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The benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy: A natural approach to healing and anti-ageing

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment that has gained widespread recognition for its ability to promote healing and rejuvenation. By using a patient’s own blood, PRP harnesses the natural regenerative properties of platelets to repair damaged tissues, reduce inflammation, and enhance skin and hair health. This minimally invasive therapy is being used across various medical and aesthetic fields, offering a promising alternative to synthetic treatments.

Could your child have sleep apnoea?

Sleep apnoea, though often associated with adults, can also affect children, leading to significant disruptions in their health and daily lives. This condition occurs when a child’s breathing is wholly or partially obstructed during sleep, often resulting in fragmented, poor-quality rest. Sleep apnoea can impact a child's growth, behaviour, and learning abilities if left untreated. Leading GP with a special interest in sleep medicine, Professor Carlos Rivas Echeverria, addresses parents' concerns about sleep apnoea in children.

Hernia: the symptoms and treatment

A hernia is when an internal body component, often a part of an organ, starts to extrude through a weakness or fault in the muscle or tissue wall. They are most common in the torso, particularly the abdomen and groin areas. Some hernias can be left alone, but some will need to medical intervention for the comfort and health of the patient. In this article, a consultant laparoscopic general surgeon explains what is a hernia and how it can be treated.

How to manage cholesterol levels

High cholesterol levels , also known as hypercholesterolemia, mean that there is too much fat in the blood. It can be caused by eating fatty and oily foods, a lack of physical exercise, being overweight, smoking tobacco and excessively drinking alcohol. There is a genetic propensity for it. Too much cholesterol can block your veins and arteries, which can make you vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, and cardiac diseases. There may not be symptoms, but high cholesterol can be detected with a blood test. In this article, a specialist in integrative medicine goes over the ways in which cholesterol levels can be managed.

Primary care and sports medicine: An overview

Primary care and sports medicine intersect to provide comprehensive care for individuals at all levels of physical activity, from everyday fitness enthusiasts to elite athletes. Sports medicine within a primary care setting focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and managing musculoskeletal injuries and optimising physical health for improved performance and long-term wellness.

Building confidence: overcoming low self-esteem in teens

Being a teenager is tough – and also, unfortunately, completely unavoidable. During the turbulence of adolescence, teens go through a lot of confusing changes in their bodies and their hormones. This can cause changes in mood, habits, likes, and behaviour. However, your teen isn’t going through it alone; their peers and friends will also be going through this process, affecting their relationships and friendships. All of this can be difficult to adjust to, and their self-esteem may suffer as a result. In this article a leading GP with expertise in mental health shares insight on how to get your teen feeling confident and good about themselves.

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