Wellbeing

Man burnout
“Doctor, I don’t even know what prostate is and you telling me to get it checked?” When it comes to speaking to male patients about the prostate, three questions are always asked: What is the prostate? Where is my prostate ? Do you really have to examine my back passage? […]

What is my Prostate?

 in Wellbeing  tagged Cancer / Prostate
Cancer
It is World Cancer Day on 4th Feb, so here at WAFFL we want to reflect on what part we can play in this important event. The “Big C” is on everyone’s lips. People are scared of it and understandably so. There are many who are fighting it, have survived […]

Cancer – do you have peace of mind?

 in Wellbeing  tagged Cancer
Vitamins and minerals on the table
by Dr Anthony Egboh, WAFFL Doctor Today over the counter vitamins has become a billion dollar industry where all sorts of products can be seen regularly on TV adverts, billboards, newspapers and magazines. Even powerful influencers (athletes, celebrities) are used to front the advertising campaigns. All of this creates a […]

Doctor, what about my vitamins?

 in Nutrition / Wellbeing  tagged Vitamins
close up of women with cancer awareness ribbons
by Dr Anthony Egboh, WAFFL Doctor There was once a time when the mention of a lump wasn’t given a second thought. Comments like “it’s just a lump”, or “just leave it alone, it’ll go away on its own” were commonly said and believed. Fast forward to the present day and now […]

Doctor, I Feel a Lump

 in Wellbeing  tagged Cancer
Obesity
In this current climate, we see a lot of promotions about health and fitness and it always feels like it’s centred towards adults. Like the amazing five day diets, astonishing weight loss regimens and the latest technological advanced gadgets are constantly advertised in our day to day life. It feels […]

Childhood obesity: is it the parents fault?

 in Wellbeing  tagged Obesity
fitness beach jump
Make New Year Resolutions, A Lifestyle Resolution As we have fully immersed ourselves into the cold, wintery depths of January, it is more than likely that most of us have now began our annual habitual health kick. After December’s over indulgence, we decide that enough mince pies is enough and […]

If You’re Tired of Starting Over, Stop Giving Up

 in Wellbeing