We dive unabashed in to this week’s ‘burning’ issue- urinary tract infections (UTIs). Guaranteed to 'disrupt the flow' of any fun weekend, UTIs are mainly (although not exclusively) a female scourge... But gentlemen, it takes two to tango, so you have every interest in being fully briefed. Thank you to Dr Tanya, GP with special interest in women's health, for this week's top tips on avoiding the UTI burn this bank holiday weekend!
As the weather (broadly) improves, I wonder how many of us have considered dusting off our trainers this weekend? A regular exercise habit is one that all of our doctors would heartily encourage, and running (at any pace) is one of the most accessible and fuss-free ways of exercising. But it also puts stress on the body that can land the beginner back on the sofa way too soon, and with depleted motivation. Happily, we have the advice of WGP's great friend and neighbour Liam Newton, Sports Physiotherapist and Specialist running physio to keep us on our feet and powering forwards. He kindly shares some top tips with us here.
Good luck to anyone marathoning this weekend! And so the season of extreme physical challenges is upon us, often necessitating a medical sign-off. Winchester GP is happy to help, and because we're more than just as pretty signature ✍ here are a few top tips to make the process as simple and stress free as possible.
As we approach holiday season, we decide to poll our GPs for a for a list of the products they would not cross passport control without!
Read on to learn how to create your GP-curated ‘grab and go’ travel apothecary - because finding a local pharmacy, and translating drug names at a weird time of night is no one's idea of fun!
There comes a time for all of us when we start to notice our older relatives starting to slow down. But it’s not always obvious which changes we should just accept, and when to seek professional advice and perhaps intervention. Luckily, Dr Catherine Frankum, one of our fabulous GPs, has a special interest in frailty. We managed to waylay her in clinic just before the Easter weekend, to get her top tips for supporting our elderly loved ones as they age.
In our humble opinion, one of the best things about living in Hampshire is the glorious countryside and countless ways in which we can all get out and enjoy it. However, as is so often the case, such privileges come with some drawbacks and we can certainly count the possibility of tick bites as one of them! Read on to find out what are the risks associated with tick bites, how to avoid them, and what to do if you get bitten!
The peri-menopausal and menopausal periods of a woman’s life bring about significant changes and often troublesome or even debilitating symptoms. Some of these symptoms may be caused by falling Oestrogen levels. First line HRT treatments focus on restoring these levels, and for many women is very effective in managing symptoms. But if you feel that standard HRT is not quite hitting the spot, it might be time to consider whether another hormone, testosterone, could be the missing link in your management plan.
In our previous blog post, we shared that we probably we won’t be using John Lewis for our health screening needs any time soon…. BUT to show that we mean ‘no shade’ to this high street darling, let us explain why when it comes to carpet fitting they have loyal clients in us. (And what that can tell us about organising healthcare!!)
News that John Lewis & Partners (one of WGP’s top favourite stores) is going to start offering wellness screening is a fascinating development, but is it a service that we would recommend to our friends and family? Read on to find out!
A good night’s sleep is a core pillar to everyone’s wellbeing. Of course, there are certain times of life when broken nights are pretty much an inevitability (we’re thinking young children!) But if an interrupted night has become the norm for you, try these 10 tips to get you back on to an even keel. We also give you the lowdown on sleeping pills!
It’s no secret that we Brits live by our weather! You could call it part of our national identity. So it’s no surprise that we also see some very strong seasonal trends in healthcare. It’s not just the illnesses that change with the weather; the way we manage our symptoms and how willing we are to make meaningful change has a natural ‘ebb and flow’. We recommend you flow with the seasons rather than fighting them!
