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Why Looking After Yourself Should Be the New Norm

Posted on March 30, 2025 by Hippocratic Post

It seems the norm for us all to be busy in life and not think anything of it. While we seem to be steering away from the idea of wearing the busy badge as a sign of glory, burnout is still an issue. Many of us are experiencing more anxiety, stress, and depression than ever, […]

Don’t delay treatment for venous ulcers

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Hippocratic Post

Venous ulcers, which are more common in the elderly, should be treated with varicose surgery soon after they occur, according to new research. Delaying until the wound has healed – which is the standard treatment – is less effective. The research, led by Imperial College London and funded by the National Institute for Health Research, […]