Should I Get My Blood Pressure Checked Even If I Feel Fine?

If you feel well, getting your blood pressure checked might not be high on your list. There’s no pain, no obvious symptoms, and nothing that seems urgent. For many people, that’s exactly why blood pressure checks get postponed, sometimes for years. The problem is that...

What’s The Difference Between Colds, Flu & Sinus Infections?

Winter invariably brings sniffles and sore throats, but when your nose is blocked, your head feels heavy, and you can’t stop sneezing, it’s not always easy to know what you’re dealing with.  Is it just a cold? Is it the flu? Or is it a sinus infection, something...

Shingles in Over-50s: Why Winter Can Increase Outbreaks

For many adults over the age of 50, winter brings more than cold weather, festive planning, and darker days: it also marks a period when shingles cases often rise.  While shingles can affect anyone who has previously had chickenpox, the over-50 demographic faces...

How Can You Make The Most Of A Travel Health Consultation?

If you’re planning a winter sun getaway, city break or ski trip, it pays to go on your holiday in full health-mode. A proper travel health consultation is the best way to get peace of mind. Here’s exactly what is on offer at our travel health clinic, and how to get...