Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Living’

by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan “Despite exercising myself to death and watching every morsel, why am I gaining weight after 40?”  Many women who come to see us have a raised BMI. It’s not an easy subject for anyone to discuss, but it’s an important factor to consider, particularly as it…

by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan Overwhelm refers to a state of being emotionally or mentally overloaded, often resulting from excessive stress or a sense of being unable to cope with demands. It can manifest as feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and exhaustion.   In the UK, national statistics show that a significant number…

by GP and Women’s Health Specialist Dr Emma Sloan According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), there are almost 11 million people aged 65 and over in the UK today, which is approximately 19% of the population. In 10 years, this proportion is set to increase to 22%. The reducing birth rate and improvements…

As we age, our bodies go through several changes, including menopause, greying hair and reduced skin elasticity. However, these can all be supported by following a balanced nutritious diet. The key thing is knowing what to eat, as well as when and how often. Your diet in your 50s and 60s is very different to…

Pelvic pain is any pain or discomfort in your lower abdomen or pelvis, the area between the hip bones. In women, various conditions related to the reproductive, urinary, digestive or musculoskeletal systems can cause pelvic pain. It is vital to address pelvic pain as it can significantly impact your quality of life and indicate an…

By Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Oliver Harley Being a healthy weight is the best way to feel and look your best and, if you are considering surgery it can contribute to the safety and the success of your operation.  It is a really difficult challenge to lose those pounds with such a baffling array…

Women’s bodies tell remarkable stories – pregnancy and childbirth are an exciting time and one of the greatest moments in anyone’s life. A new child can be both exhilarating and exhausting with little time for anything else. The focus of one’s life changes and it can take a long time for a mother to get…