Comedian Katherine Ryan raised awareness of melanoma and self-checking in her podcast Telling Everybody Everything, after receiving a diagnosis herself.  At 41, Ryan initially suspected melanoma but received an all-clear from a doctor who had worked in the NHS as well as a private clinic that also dismissed her concerns. However, she remained suspicious of the blemish and sought a 3rd opinion, only to discover that tit was in fact melanoma, as she’d feared. She pursued her hunch as she’d already had a similar experience as a younger woman. In her 20s, she had an irregular mole on her leg […]

Haemorrhoids, or piles, are a common and often uncomfortable condition that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, this is often an area of the body that we are uncomfortable talking about. According to John Hopkins, about half of us will suffer from the dreaded piles by the time we are 50. Indeed, many women develop haemorrhoids during pregnancy because of the pressure put on blood vessels in the pelvic area. While factors such as genetics and lifestyle can contribute to their development, diet also plays a crucial role in both preventing and managing haemorrhoids. Here’s our take. […]

Dr Ross Perry’s expert advice on how working out can affect your skin was published in The Independent.  There’s no question that exercise is good for the body and mind, having a host of healthy benefits. However, the skin can sometimes suffer as a consequence. The Independent asked skin experts to explain what to watch out for and how to care for your skin if you’re exercising a lot. Benefits of exercise for healthy skin Firstly, the benefits of exercise for your skin include: Boosts blood circulation, increasing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells. thereby supporting cellular function […]