Health
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A therapist's guide to happiness
Our therapist Danielle Day shares her insight into how we can take control of our happiness.
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Five questions you hadn’t thought to ask about your kidneys.
Dr Catherine goes back to kidney basics and explores why they are the vital organs you’ll be happy to know more about.
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The 4 seasons of your menstrual cycle
Get to know your body better by understanding the 4 phases of every menstrual cycle
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How to take care of your mental health
Learn how Babylon can help you care for your mental wellbeing.
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5 tips to gain control of your asthma
Our experts share their top tips to help you manage your asthma.
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IBS: 5 things you may not know about it
Ever wanted to know a bit more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome? In this blog, we are breaking down 5 things you may not know about IBS straight from the doctor’s clinic.
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Chronic pelvic pain - what women need to know
Pelvic pain, especially pain that does not get better, may be worth sounding the alarm.
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How can digital healthcare help you?
Understanding digital healthcare and how it can help you here at Babylon.
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A therapist's guide to managing your stress
Our therapist Danielle Day breaks down the tools that you need to manage your stress more effectively.
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Suffering from low back pain? This blog is for you.
Are you making your low back pain worse? Find out when to see a doctor.
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Living with Endometriosis
This Endometriosis awareness month, Dr Catherine explores what life is like beyond diagnosis.
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Supercharge your Sleep: How to Sleep Better Sooner
Dr Catherine breaks down how you can get more sleep and why it is important.
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HPV 101
On International HPV awareness day, we ask Dr Kimya Tarr to untangle HPV fact from HPV fiction.
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6 ways to manage high blood pressure
If your doctor says you have high blood pressure, here are some ways to help keep it in control.
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COVID: What we know now.
As another year passes since COVID came into our lives, we reflect on what we know now and how far we have come.
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Should I be worried about ischaemic heart disease?
Ischaemic heart disease (or coronary heart disease) is a leading cause of death worldwide, but many of its risk factors can be prevented.
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Your sex questions, answered.
Dr Catherine gets the conversation started about sex and why we should all be talking about it.
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Diabetes — do you know your risk?
Knowledge is power. Recognise the symptoms of diabetes early on!
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A doctor’s guide to menopause: what you need to know.
We asked Dr Elise Dallas, our Women’s Health Lead GP, what women want to know about menopause and what we can do about it.
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How to start meditating
Jump into meditation and discover the health benefits for yourself.
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Yoga for everyone: getting started.
You don’t need to be young, flexible or thin. All you need to be is you.
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A therapist’s guide to beating the Monday blues
Babylon therapist Danielle Day shares her top tips for getting through your Monday blues
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A dietician's guide for living your healthiest life in 2022
Follow these dietician tips to help you set achievable goals to change your habits and stay motivated, so you can be the best version of you in 2022!
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New Year’s Resolutions - how to make habits that stick
This article will change your life: Our experts share their top tips for succeeding with healthy habits in 2022.
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Winter skin: 7 expert-approved tips
Our experts share their top tips for keeping you skin happy and healthy this winter season.
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What to do when you have the flu
Dr Keith's guide to his top self-care tips to help you get through your cold and flu.
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A therapist's guide to combatting the winter blues
Our therapist Danielle Day breaks down her top tips for getting through your winter blues.
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A doctor's guide to winter wellness
Dr Keith shares his top tips for staying healthy and well this winter.
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How to handle the anxiety of diabetes
A doctor's guide to staying well and dealing with your diabetes anxiety.
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Give testicular cancer the sack
Find out how to examine your testicles
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Fibre: The Magic Ingredient in Your Food!
Fiber does more to keep you healthy than you think. You can’t really digest it, but most of us still aren't eating enough!
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How to treat your first cold (in a while!)
Many of us enjoyed being sneeze-free during lockdown. Memories of sore noses and headaches may have faded, but catching a cold is still a nasty surprise.
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What do your breasts and chest say about you?
Browse our boob gallery and improve your breast awareness.
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Better health for all: The journey to overcoming health inequality
Dr Pratima Mehra raises awareness of some health disparities within the BPOC community, and how we can find a way forward.
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Tips from an LGBTQ+ Doctor on Coming Out
Our LGBTQ+ doctor, Mark Perera, shares his experience of coming out and offers practical advice to help you realise your best authentic self.
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A day in the life of an ANP at Babylon
Behind the scenes look at life as a Babylon nurse
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Healthy School Snacking 101
Dietician Andrea McGrew's healthy snack guide to help your child have a happy & healthy time at school.
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A Therapist’s Guide to dealing with Imposter Syndrome
Behavioural health therapist Danielle Day breaks down what Imposter Syndrome is and how you can overcome it.
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Endometriosis: Extreme pain is not normal. Period.
With 10% of women worldwide estimated to have endometriosis, our GP Dr Elise Dallas sets the record straight on why severe period pain is not ‘normal’.
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Folic Acid: The vitamin essential for good health
Our Nutritionist, Andrea McGrew, gives you a quick rundown of what folic acid and folate are and why they’re important for everyone.
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Breastfeeding is [insert word here]
Is breast really best? Babylon’s Dr (and mother of three), Claudia Pastides, explores the controversial topic that is breastfeeding and the research findings dividing women everywhere.
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Prebiotics and probiotics; an easy and delicious way to improve your health
Learn how the dynamic duo can help reduce stress, boost your immune system and more.
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Women who have sex with women: Sexual health 101
Babylon's Dr Maria Cabral-Jackson discusses sexual health in lesbian, bisexual and other women who have sex with women
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4 reasons to get the COVID jab
If you’re in any doubt about getting the COVID-19 jab when it's your turn, here are 4 things to think about.
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A Digital First Primary Care Model in the National Health Service (NHS)
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It’s OK to not be OK: A therapist's guide to “new normal” anxiety
Behavioural health therapist Danielle Day explains why the thought of life after lockdown might be making you feel anxious.
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Hay fever: 5 tips not to be sniffed at
Dr Claudia shares her top tips on how to get through hay fever season
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The Do's and Don'ts of PPE Skincare
Dr Claudia shares her top tips for tackling 'maskne' and dermatitis
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What to expect when you're expecting in a pandemic
Dr Elise answers your most commonly asked questions on pregnancy and COVID-19
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Long COVID: What we know so far
Dr Kimya Tarr summarises what we know so far and where you can find support for long COVID.
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Birth Control: What's right for you?
Dr Elise shares how to choose the right birth control for your lifestyle.
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A Therapist's Guide to Self Care
Our therapist, Madison Levine, shares her top tips for practicing self-care
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Art History to Health Informatics: Dr Olivia's Story
My time behind the scenes at Babylon and returning to the frontline
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Self-help tips to beat the winter blues
Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Babylon’s Dr Claudia gives you the facts
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Menopause for thought
Can you spot the signs of menopause? Dr Elise tells us what to look out for and when to get help.
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Dementia: Asking for a friend
Can you spot the signs of dementia and how they differ from normal forgetfulness? Learn more and become a Dementia Friend with Dr Kate.
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HIV: Supporting the Human
How do you support someone with a diagnosis of HIV? Our behavioural therapist Chris shares his approach.
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Erectile dysfunction: Breaking the taboo
Dr Mark breaks down what you need to know about erectile dysfunction and how to speak to your doctor about it.
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Getting Back from Burnout
Our clinical innovation director, Dr Keith Grimes, shares his personal burnout story and how to begin the journey to recovery.
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Are you clued up on the flu?
To stay one step ahead of flu-season, we’ve sourced some of the most frequently searched flu questions, and asked Dr Claudia to answer them.
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Spilling the Immuni-tea: The science behind boosting your immune system
Dr Olivia gives the low-down on the science behind "boosting" your immune system.
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The Science and Practice of Mindfulness
Understand the science behind mindfulness, and get tips for trying it out yourself.
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Mood tracking. Can it keep your health on track?
Discover the power of our new mood tracker
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Clinical Research at Babylon
A closer look into clinical research at Babylon.
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A Physio’s guide to working from home
Is WFH causing you aches and pains? Read our physio’s blog on how to avoid postural pain and work from home comfortably.
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Your summer skin questions, answered
Sun beds, the UV Index and the sunscreen - our dermatology GP, Dr Susan Gawler, covers what you need to know to take care of your skin this summer.
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How to holiday safely this summer
Whether you’re flying abroad or planning a staycation, here are our top tips on how to holiday safely in the midst of a pandemic.
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How to keep safe when gyms and pools reopen
Our expert's top tips for reducing the risk when working out
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Going with your Gut
Get the low down on the link between your gut and immunity
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Inside a COVID-19 ward: My Experience at the Nightingale Hospital
One Babylon doctor shares her personal experience on a COVID-19 ward
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What makes an LGBTQ+ inclusive practice?
Thoughts on an LGBTQ+ practice from an LGBTQ+ doctor
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Pride-ictionary
Your medical guide to LGBTQ+ terms
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Battling the Bat-lash
Why do so many deadly viruses come from bats?
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Face coverings, explained
A guide face coverings, from an expert
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Testing 1, 2… Testing
What are the different tests available for COVID-19 and what do they mean?
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A new age for the older aged.
Digital-first healthcare for all ages
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If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate
An open letter By Dr. Olivia B. Morrow, Clinical AI & Digital Health Fellow, Babylon Health
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A computer on your eyeball?
In the future contact lenses will be able to do a lot more than just help people see
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(Re)-building healthcare - by properly joining it up
Dr Patel describes how joined-up healthcare could make a huge difference for patients and staff
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"I would have retired from general practice early if Babylon hadn’t come along” Dr Debbie tells her story
Dr Debbie explains why working at Babylon gives her a healthier, happier work life balance
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How to make your New Year’s resolutions stick
The festive season is over, work and normal activities have resumed. It’s all too easy to ignore that nagging feeling that you need to pay attention to your New Year’s resolutions.
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Anorexia: new research findings open up treatment options
Recent research has shed new light on this complex illness
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London's air pollution and what it means for your health
London's air pollution is wreking havoc on more than just the environment
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Babylon’s vision for universal health coverage
We're showcasing our commitment to universal health coverage
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Is the future of vaccines needle-free and digital?
Recent breakthroughs will change the way we deliver vaccines forever
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Couch to marathon - 6 tips on getting to your first finish line
The top tips every rookie marathon runner should know before they get started
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Patients are missing out because health providers won't play by the rules
Thousands of patients are being forced to travel across London for their care
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Can a digital-first NHS fix the doctor shortage crisis?
The NHS is facing a serious doctor shortage crisis, but a digital-first NHS could help this - just look at Rwanda
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5 things you should know about sunscreen
The best thing you can do for your family's skin this year.
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Why the smear test needs a digital makeover
Cervical cancer screenings are at an all time low in the UK, it's time to change that.
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We want to make healthcare accessible and affordable for every person on earth.
Sharing our thoughts, journey and roadmap so far.
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This Valentine's Day, Protect Your Sexual Health
Spotlight on sexual health this Valentines
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Embarrassment makes women avoid smear tests
Dr Elise Dallas, one of our babylon GPs, shares her thoughts and advice following the news that women are avoiding their smear tests
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Breaking Down the Mental Health Stigma
Both babylon and The Lions Barber Collective are breaking down the barriers by making therapy more accessible and user-friendly.
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Contraception: now in app form
It’s a breakthrough in birth control. But would you trust a mobile app?
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5 tips for coping with hay fever season
Find out how to beat your hay fever this spring with these simple tips.