Can testosterone help with menopause?
Testosterone levels can lower during menopause, which can reduce your sex drive. Taking testosterone can sometimes help. Here, I explain how testosterone can ease menopause symptoms, and how it’s taken.
Staying healthy in the lead up to an operation
Dr Helen Hartley talks about things to do before surgery to make sure you are healthy so that you can recover better.
Can cold weather really make you ill?
You’ve probably heard the age-old advice to “wrap up warm or you’ll catch a cold”. But can cold weather really make you ill? Bupa GP, Dr Samantha Wild, investigates.
Looking after your mental health if an operation has been delayed
If your operation has been delayed, these positive steps from Bupa Medical Director Dr Helen Hartley could help you feel better and prepare.
How to keep your eyes healthy and protect your vision
Do you know how to keep your eyes healthy? And how can you protect your vision? Here are some top tips to help look after your eyes.
How to support someone to live well with dementia
Does someone you care for have dementia? Learn how to help them enjoy life, with tips from Fran Vandelli, Dementia Lead for Bupa Care Services Richmond Villages.
What are varicose veins?
Dr Naveen Puri, Associate Clinical Director and Lead Medical Appraiser at Bupa, describes what varicose veins are and what treatments are available.
Mental health and wellbeing tips for new dads
Kirsty Redmond-Fisher, Bupa’s Specialist Clinical Advisor, discusses ways to look after your mental wellbeing when you’re a new dad.
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