Work-related stress
We all know what stress is, right? But what is the difference between work pressure and work stress? When does work pressure become stress? Everyone experiences different work pressures on …
An International Student’s Perspective on ROC Clinic
Coming from California to work and study in London was intimidating at first. Not knowing anyone and taking a leap of faith into the Study Abroad program at my university, …
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Pharmacogenetics and depression – Taking the guesswork out of treating mood disorders
Antidepressant medication is a commonly used treatment for people suffering from mood and anxiety disorders. However, it is estimated that approximately half of patients commenced on such treatment do not …
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Are your Firmicutes making you fat?
How your gut microbiome may be affecting your weight. The bacteria that live in our gut (more recently termed the “gut microbiome”) are becoming linked increasingly with a number of …
Cancer Screening: Be informed!
Cancer is a scary word. It’s a word that we are all brought up to dread. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. Unfortunately, cancer accounts for …
Wheat: Friend or Foe?
Confused by all the anti-wheat hype? Here’s the low down on the evidence behind whether or not wheat is for you. Grain-based foods, including wheat, are an important source of …
Private Medical Insurance – Is it worth it?
The latest health statistics in 2016 show that more and more people choose to pay for private healthcare rather than taking out a private medical insurance. Ageing and the continuous …
Annual Health MOT – Best way to keep your health bills down
Some time ago, a long overdue to be retired private doctor told me: ‘I have sick patients, my patients have heart attacks and strokes!’, implying that some of the younger …
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