The Articles

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July 7 '22

Hay Fever 101

Hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction to pollen which comes from plants when it comes into contact with your eyes, nose and throat. This article breaks down some of the things you can do to help manage the symptoms.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Benefits of Chocolate

July 6 '22

Benefits of Chocolate

Did you know chocolate actually has a number of health-promoting benefits? Read on if you need any more reasons to love chocolate!

Things You Don't Need to be Embarrassed About When Talking to Your GP

June 30 '22

Things You Don't Need to be Embarrassed About When Talking to Your GP

Your GP is a great point of contact to help you with any health concern. It is very common for patients to come to see the GP for reassurance, and this is an important part of what we do. If there is anything which is worrying you, you should absolutely speak to your doctor, and there is no such thing as a silly question or query, if it is bothering you, it is worth asking about!

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Progressive Overload - The Most Important Training Principle

June 27 '22

Progressive Overload - The Most Important Training Principle

When it comes to getting training results possibly the most important principle you must understand, and pursue, is progressive overload. In this article, PT Adam Willis is explaining why.

5 Foods Surprisingly High in Fibre

June 26 '22

5 Foods Surprisingly High in Fibre

You may have already heard of simple swaps to boost your fibre intake, e.g. swapping white pasta or rice for whole grain varieties. Now, have a look at these 5 foods which are surprisingly high in fibre to help you along the way!

Kaitlin Colucci,

Cervical Cancer and Cervical Screening

June 23 '22

Cervical Cancer and Cervical Screening

Cervical screening, sometimes referred to as a ‘smear test’, is a test to check the health of your cervix. If you've never had one, it's natural to be nervous about booking one, but they're extremely important in detecting cervical cell changes. Dr Nirja Joshi is breaking down what the test entails, what to do with the results, and more.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

The Mind Diet

June 19 '22

The Mind Diet

The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet was developed to improve brain function and reduce the risk of diseases related to cognitive health like dementia. In this article, registered dietitian Maeve Hanan is exploring the diet in more detail and looking at the evidence to support it.

Nutrition for Type 2 Diabetes

June 16 '22

Nutrition for Type 2 Diabetes

In honour of Diabetes Week 2022, this article will explore nutritional considerations for type 2 diabetes.

The Lowdown on Diabetes

June 14 '22

The Lowdown on Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition whereby the body is not able to regulate your blood sugar levels effectively and causes blood sugar levels to become too high. This article will explore the two different types, the symptoms, and the treatments available.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Is Dark Chocolate Good for our Moods?

June 12 '22

Is Dark Chocolate Good for our Moods?

This article will break down a recent study by Shin et al. (2022) that explores “consumption of 85% cocoa dark chocolate improves mood in association with gut microbial changes in healthy adults: a randomised controlled trial” (1, 2).

The Lowdown on Migraines

June 9 '22

The Lowdown on Migraines

Do you or someone you know suffer from migraines or severe headaches? Find out what to do about them in this article.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Do We All Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

June 5 '22

Do We All Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day?

I’m sure we’ve all heard the advice to drink 8 glasses of water per day. But is this backed by evidence? Read on to find out!

Action on Stroke

May 31 '22

Action on Stroke

A stroke, otherwise known as a cerebrovascular accident, or CVA, occurs when the blood supply to the brain is disrupted. Dr Nirja Joshi breaks down what to do if you expect someone is having a stroke and what we can do to reduce our own risk of having a stroke.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Intermittent Fasting

May 29 '22

Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting (IF) has been in the spotlight for the past few years. These diets are often promoted as boosting health, weight loss, and healthy ageing. But what does the evidence say? Registered dietitian Maeve Hanan investigates for us.

Understanding Macronutrients

May 29 '22

Understanding Macronutrients

Macronutrients (A.K.A. ‘macros’) are the nutrients that our body needs in larger amounts. These are carbohydrates, protein and fat. Registered Dietitian Maeve Hanan is looking at each macronutrient in more detail in this article.

Vaginal Discharge: What's "Normal" and What's Not

May 26 '22

Vaginal Discharge: What's "Normal" and What's Not

In this article, Dr Nirja Joshi goes through what 'normal' discharge looks like, how to spot signs of abnormal discharge and what to do about it.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

The Lowdown on Cystitis

May 19 '22

The Lowdown on Cystitis

UTI stands for urinary tract infection. A UTI occurs when an infection (often caused by bacteria), affects the urinary tract. In this article, Dr Hazel Wallace breaks down the symptoms, the causes, the treatments, and more.

Dr Hazel Wallace,

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 19 '22

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Gut-related symptoms are very common and something that is often seen by GPs. There are a whole host of conditions which could contribute to these types of symptoms from thyroid disease, to food intolerances, pancreatic issues, and so many more. In this article, Dr Nirja Joshi is exploring the relationship these symptoms have to IBD.

Dr Nirja Joshi,