When Are You Lightest In The Day? People are lightest early in the morning – just after waking up and before eating or drinking anything. 7-8am is a good time. This is because your body loses water weight overnight through breathing and sweating, and you haven’t yet consumed any food or beverages to add to […]
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10 Common Foot Problems – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Cellulitis Here are 10 common foot problems, their symptoms; and when to worry, and when to see a doctor. 1. Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia, causing heel pain, especially in the morning or after rest. See a doctor if […]
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2% population seen by GPs every day in February 2025 (and number that didnt turn up) According to NHS England data, 29.7 million appointments were delivered by GPs in England in February 2025. In other words .. A staggering 2% of the population go to their GP every day” Same Day Appointments 44.1% of appointments in […]
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Why Does Everyone Need to Phone a GP at 8am? Short answer. GPs cannot cope with the workload they are asked to address. So the ‘8am system’ is a way of limiting the workload. Longer answer. There is only so much time in a day, and so many doctors and nurses. That appointments are limited […]
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How to Avoid the 8am Doctors Appointment Lottery Everyone knows there is a 8am chaotic rush to book an appointment at your GPs; as there are a limited number of appointments given out every day. And most GPs make it nearly impossible to book non urgent appointments in the future. Yes, it is very frustrating. […]
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What Are the 10 Most Effective Antidepressants? Here’s a list of 10 antidepressants, including their efficacy and side effects. Sertraline (SSRI): Often a first-line treatment for depression and anxiety disorders Escitalopram (SSRI): Known for its efficacy in treating depression with a favourable side effect profile Venlafaxine (SNRI): Effective for depression, anxiety, and some pain conditions […]
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10 Common Eye Problems – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Our eyes are one of our most vital senses, and any issues with them can significantly impact our daily lives. From minor irritations to serious conditions, eye problems can range from easily treatable to sight-threatening. Knowing when to worry and when […]
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5 Ways To Cut 500 Calories a Day Weight loss is not easy – but its possible. And it’s quite simple actually. The answer is .. eat under 2,000 calories a day (or 1,500 if you’re a woman), every day. Harder to do of course. If you can do this, you should lose about 0.5 […]
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How to get yourself discharged from hospital Wear your own clothes. That is our best Top Tip. More of that later. Remember a hospital is not a prison and you can discharge yourself anytime. But it’s best to do it with the doctors and nurses agreement. Most stays are 6-7 days, or less. No one likes being in hospital. […]
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Blood test (including U+Es) interpretation There is no one single test that tests for everything. But, for a broad overview of your health, a full blood count (FBC), U&Es, glucose/HbA1c, bone biochemistry and liver function tests (LFTs) are considered the best blood tests. In this article, we will describe how to interpret 10 common blood […]
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