Lisa Heffernan
Lisa joined Top Doctors in 2018 and performs a variety of roles on the content team, from creating captivating content with her colleagues to reaching out to e-health influencers by doing part-time social media. Before joining Top Doctors, Lisa worked as a nutritional coach in Barcelona, and still studies nutrition on the side. She studied Psychology and Philosophy in University College Cork, Ireland and still misses the green campus grounds. She is passionate about helping others overcome their health related obstacles and can empathise with any type one diabetic.
From Ireland, Lisa loves a good cup of Lyons tea, likes to think she can talk to cats, loves to dance, travel, and dress up as Disney characters, and will talk about anything from old philosophers to mindfulness and ancient Rome.
Nowadays with a quick swab of your cheek,
not only can you trace your family history, but know whether you have a chance
of developing diabetes,
cancer and other health conditions.
While tracing your ancestral history is quite cool, are genetic tests reliable or problematic at identifying your risk of health conditions? Read on to see how...
Happy Halloween!! I for one love Halloween, ever since I was a child; dressing up, trick-or-treating, chocolate covered apples and barmbrack. I also loved the excitement of scary movies, sitting around the TV with family and friends, wondering who’d jump first, but going to bed alone was never easy.
Although scary movies can...
We asked a top paediatric allergist and immunologist in the UK, Professor Adam Fox about his decision to dedicate his career to helping children with allergies.
Going back to school can be challenging and scary for children faced with a learning disability. Learn about common learning disabilities and what teachers and parents can do to help all children succeed in the classroom.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up every day picture perfect, Instagram-ready with a flawless face? Have you ever wondered why Koreans have such amazing skin? Is it their genes, their diet or the fact that they take exceptionally good care of their skin? I looked into the 10-step Korean skincare routine that everyone on the internet is talking about to see what the hype is all about.
Viral hepatitis is one of the biggest global health threats of our time, with 1.34 million deaths a year caused by the viral liver disease. Hepatitis B and C kill more people annually than HIV/AIDS, malaria and TB. However, according to the World Health Organisation, there are approximately 290 million people in the world that are unaware that they are living with viral hepatitis.
Mindfulness refers to staying in the present moment, without reacting to what's happening around you. It can decrease anxiety and increase compassion. Here's a step by step guide to mindfulness.
MS isn’t something that’s always visible, it’s a condition with symptoms that are not always seen. World MS day is held on the 30th of May every year. The My Invisible MS campaign is about raising awareness of the invisible symptoms of MS and looks at the unseen impact that MS has on the lives of people with the condition.
Being healthy and happy isn’t only about eating well, exercising and surrounding yourself with people who love and support you. A healthy home environment is essential to well-being. Your home is where you sleep, eat and return to after every working day. From the decorations you use to how you organise the closet, all have an impact on your health and happiness.