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Patient-facing articles written by our clinicians on the questions we get asked most. Every article is reviewed by a UK-registered doctor. No spam, no upsells, no AI slop — just useful, accurate information.
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Mental health
Why am I always tired?
A doctor’s framework for thinking about persistent unexplained tiredness — lifestyle, medical, mental health, and what tests actually help.
Read article →Adult ADHD assessment: what to expect
What a proper adult ADHD assessment involves, why diagnosis matters, treatment options, and shared care with the NHS.
Read article →When is insomnia worth treating?
A 4-week reset plan, the importance of sleep apnoea screening, CBT-I, and when medication helps (and when it doesn’t).
Read article →Mental health in men
Why men don’t talk about it, how depression actually shows up in men, what helps, and what to do if someone’s in crisis.
Read article →General medicine
The truth about vitamin D
Who genuinely benefits from supplementation, who doesn’t need testing, and which marketing claims are overhyped.
Read article →When should I worry about a headache?
A clear guide to red flags — when to go to A&E, when to see a GP within 48 hours, and when it’s probably migraine or tension-type.
Read article →Women’s health
5 questions before starting HRT
Honest answers on whether you need HRT, what the genuine risks are, which type to choose, and how long to take it.
Read article →Perimenopause: spotting it earlier
Why most diagnoses come 4–8 years late, the earliest symptoms (often missed), and why blood tests aren’t the answer.
Read article →Visiting the clinic
Preparing for your first private GP appointment
What to bring, what to expect, questions worth asking, and how to make the most of a 30-minute consultation.
Read article →Should I get a private health check?
When health checks make sense, when they don’t, and what red flags suggest you’re buying a sales funnel rather than care.
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