Snoring refers to the rattly noise, noticeable by others, which people might make when they breathe whilst sleeping. It is very common - the chances are extremely high that the person reading this is either a snorer him/herself, or lives with someone who is! Read on to learn why snoring happens, how it might be impacting your health and that of your sleeping partner, and what can be done about it! 

Many women have questions about the menopause. This normal and natural phenomenon affects all women by the time they reach their mid-50s, and is nothing to be alarmed about. However, while for some women the menopause passes by almost unnoticed, for others it may bring symptoms which are noticeable enough to disrupt normal life – and for a few it can seem to make life quite miserable.  It is important that women feel fully informed about what it happening to them during the menopause, including which options exist to manage any symptoms that they wish to control. It is also important that women feel fully supported, and sensitively listened to by a doctor who views them holistically, and respects their decisions regarding treatment. Read on for Dr Stephanie Hughes' guide to navigating the menopause.  

Mouth ulcers are a very common annoyance for many of us. In most cases they are completely benign, but some do require more specialist investigation. Dr Stephanie Hughes talks us through the common causes and triggers, how to lessen their occurrence, and when to see your doctor. 

There is a decent chance that at some point in your life, you have been prescribed an 'unlicensed' medicine- but do you fully understand what this term means? Here we set about explaining this potentially confusing terminology.

Whilst it might sound comical, restless leg syndrome is so much more than just a case of the fidgets. Causing sleep disturbance, making it dangerous to drive, and ruling out trips to the cinema, this condition is not to be underestimated. Here is Winchester GPs own Dr Stephanie with some facts and advice on this not-so-funny condition. 

Thankfully, and with support, there are many ways to tackle depression, starting with simple lifestyle changes, through talking therapies and anti-depressant medications. In this, the 4th and final post from our series by Dr Stephanie Hughes, we learn about the options available.

In our 3rd blog post on depression, Dr Stephanie Hughes tells us about what might trigger depression, and what factors make some people more prone to the condition that others. We also discuss specific forms of depression, including post natal depression, seasonal affective disorder, and 'Facebook depression'. Lastly, we take a look to see what is going on at a chemical level in the brain of a depressed person. 

“That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end.”  In part 2 of our 4 part blog on depression by Dr Stephanie Hughes, we talk about what it feels like to be depressed, and how a doctor would go about diagnosing the condition. 

We all feel low from time to time, and this is completely normal and natural – an appropriate response to life’s ups and downs. But what if your mood is so low that you are unable to enjoy yourself or take pleasure in anything; so low that you are unable to work or carry out your usual activities; so low that, in the worst case scenario, you contemplate suicide? This is the first of a series of 4 blog posts on depression, a much misunderstood illness by Dr Stephanie Hughes.

This week Dr Stephanie Hughes talks us through headaches- what causes them, what helps, and when you should seek professional advice