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Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccination

Physical Health, Podcast

Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccination

January was cervical cancer awareness month in many countries around the world: an opportunity to raise awareness about the fourth most common cancer in women globally, as well as vaccination against Human papillomavirus (or HPV for short), which causes over 95% of cervical cancers.

7th February 2024

Post-Natal Depression Part 3

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Post-Natal Depression Part 3

Today with the final part in the series on post-natal depression, Dr Michelle continues her conversation with Sophie from the Post-partum Depression Switzerland Association.  

30th January 2024

Post-Natal Depression Part 2

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Post-Natal Depression Part 2

Last time Dr Michelle and Sophie discussed some background information about post-partum depression and how many new mothers and new fathers it affects. Today they start with the good news is that if post-partum depression is recognised, it is treatable!  

30th January 2024

Post-Natal Depression

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Post-Natal Depression

Dr Michelle speaks with Sophie from the Post-partum Depression Switzerland Association in the first of three shows talking about this important illness that affects both new mothers and new fathers.

30th January 2024

Meet the team – Dr Michelle Wright

Latest News, Meet the team

Meet the team – Dr Michelle Wright

Meet the team, our monthly introduction to the team members at HealthFirst. Introducing Dr Michelle Wright, director and founder.

22nd January 2024

Well-being wins for winter

Blog, Mental Health

Well-being wins for winter

To help you beat those winter blues, our top three well-being wins will kick-start your 2024 and see you through the cold-weather season. As the frosty season settles in, celebrate the small triumphs that bring joy, warmth, and a touch of magic to your winter wellness journey.

16th January 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Blog, Mental Health

Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days grow shorter and the temperature takes a nosedive, many of us find ourselves in an annual dance with the winter blues. But for some, it is more than just a case of the cold-weather gloom, it is a profound shift in mood known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

15th January 2024

Snowsports and knee injuries

Blog, Physical Health

Snowsports and knee injuries

If there is one injury we all dread, it’s a knee injury. The vast majority of knee injuries involve damage to knee ligaments. There are four main ligaments in the knee which can be sprained (stretched) or torn (ruptured) to varying degrees.

13th December 2023

Covid comeback?

Physical Health, Podcast

Covid comeback?

Has Covid made a comeback? With the Winter season in full swing, COVID is back onto our radars again. The numbers of registered COVID cases have been increasing gradually since July but more significantly over recent weeks.  

5th December 2023

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