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Hormone Health for Women after 40
Oestrogen and COVID All women should monitor for changes in our emotional and physical wellbeing from our thirties onwards. Oestrogen affects every single cell in our bodies, and begins to decline during our mid-thirties. Symptoms can linger into our seventies, and can be individually investigated and treated by clinicians at every stage, so it is […]
Long COVID: What to Look Out For
Getting a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 can be terrifying for patients. Even though many people who have tested positive will make a full recovery, some have found that their symptoms can last for weeks or even months after the initial infection. Being aware of what to look out for is vital in ensuring a full […]
Hand Sanitiser – The hidden dangers
Since the early days of the pandemic, alcohol-based hand sanitisers are among the most sought-after commodities in the world. The volume of these products now being commonplace in homes, schools and workplaces may be a cause for concern due to several toxic side effects. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers come as liquids, gels or foams, and contain […]
Erectile Dysfunction and Sex Life in Lockdown
What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection, sufficient enough for sexual intercourse. The speculation that ED only appears in older men is far from the truth, it is a common complaint, affecting 1 in 5 men and over 140 million men worldwide. The bad […]
COVID-19 Vaccinations
Covid vaccine frontrunners in the UK Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are from the US and manufactured in Germany. It uses completely new technology in vaccine production by using ‘messenger’ RNA (the body’s manual to print proteins) to enter a cell and trick it into making antibodies = proteins against covid. It requires a set of 2 jabs […]
Taking care of your Sexual Health during the Pandemic
Sexual health services have, like so many other healthcare sectors, struggled under the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic. When the UK suffered its first wave many routine services were stopped, to focus resources on coronavirus. But as the pandemic continues, it has become clear to the healthcare industry that we must adjust, and find a […]
Why and How You Should Examine Your Breasts
Every October, we bring attention to breast cancer, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Death rates from breast cancer are falling, but breast cancer still remains one of the main causes of cancer deaths in the UK.1 These figures may be frightening, and it can seem like the least stressful option to put the […]
Challenged by Covid-19 Testing Fees Or Access To Private Healthcare?
An insight into ROC’s approach to health during the pandemic The Covid-19 pandemic is challenging individuals on many levels. The virus and its consequences are taking their toll on mental and physical wellbeing, as well as causing anxieties about the health of loved ones, job security, and the future of businesses. Additionally, individuals often face […]
Sleep and Mental Health
What is the relationship between sleep and mental health? Sleep accounts for approximately a third of our lives and facilitates very important psychophysiological processes necessary for brain function and good mental health. Decades of research have demonstrated that medicine of sleep disorders and mental disorders are related in numerous ways. Neuroimaging and neurochemistry studies demonstrate […]
Is it time for a cardiovascular health check before the second wave?
Is it time for a cardiovascular health check before the second wave? There is now enough evidence that shows measures such as hand-washing, social distancing and wearing masks can lower our risk of catching COVID-19. However, if we are unlucky enough to contract this virus, are there any ways to prepare and optimise our health […]
