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8 TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR HEART HEALTHY
Taking care of your heart is super important for a happy and healthy life. Your heart is a vital organ that plays a crucial role in pumping oxygen-rich blood throughout your body. By adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle, you can reduce the risk of developing heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. Your heart works tirelessly to […]

ALL ABOUT ANXIETY
Most of us feel anxious at times: before interviews or big presentations, but for some people this anxiety can over run into other areas of life and make even simple tasks a struggle. This article explains a bit about anxiety, why we get it and what you can do if you feel as though anxiety is affecting your day to day life.

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UTIS
Urinary Tract Infections are very common – it’s thought that at least 1/3 of women have had a Urinary Tract Infection by the age of 24. At LDC, we’re able to accommodate short-notice and even same-day appointments, for patients suffering with painful UTI symptoms and can’t wait to see a GP!

IBS: IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Following on from Bowel Cancer, today’s blog is another condition affecting the digestive system, with some similar symptoms. IBS is a chronic condition affecting up to 20% of the population – but do you know the symptoms to look out for?

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OVARIAN CANCER
As part of LDC’s Women’s Health Awareness Week, we’ll be covering many different aspects of the topic: from everyday, harmless conditions such as vaginal thrush, to more serious conditions such as gynaecological cancers. Today we focus on Ovarian Cancer.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR PROSTATE
This week (12th – 18th June) is Men’s Health Week and, as always, we’re doing our bit to help raise awareness of relevant medical conditions! Today’s article focuses on a serious condition affecting around 10% of men at some point in their lives: Prostate Cancer.

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Why does my stomach hurt?
Stomach aches are very common and are usually nothing serious. However, that doesn’t stop it from causing you discomfort that is difficult to ignore. Understanding what is causing your stomach aches means that you can take steps to prevent them and if needed, get the right treatment. IBS A common cause of stomach ache is […]

Your sexual health toolkit
It’s the month of love and whether you’re in a long-term relationship, have a brand new love interest or are just dipping your toe into dating, it’s likely you are or soon will be sexually active. Sexual health is important for everyone, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to feel healthy […]

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HOW DOES FALLING IN LOVE AFFECT YOUR BODY?
Falling in love is amazing, life-changing, and can make you smile until your cheeks hurt: there’s no denying that falling in love is one of the greatest experiences life has to offer! So, with love in the air, what better time to consider how finding that special someone impacts your body and your mind!

Why are my ears ringing?
Having problems with hearing or your ears can be very uncomfortable and extremely difficult to ignore. There can be several reasons you are experiencing ringing, buzzing or other discomforts in your ears. We’re going to talk about all things ear wax (we promise it’s not gross) and give you some tips on how to protect […]

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