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Welcome to The Health Perspective, where we explore how health fits into our everyday lives. Dr Gordon created this space to share reliable health information from his years of experience as a GP. The blog offers thoughtful insights to help you better understand your health and make informed decisions. We believe access to clear, trustworthy medical knowledge is essential to your healthcare journey.
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What are the risks of Hormone Replacement Therapy?
By Dr Ellie Cannon
The current thinking from women’s health experts is that for most women, Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe and since it works very well, the risks – which are small for most women – are outweighed by the benefits.
Preventive Health Checks: Benefits, Drawbacks, and How to Make Them Work for You
By Dr Daniel Gordon
Preventive health checks have become an increasingly popular way for individuals to stay on top of their well-being, even when they feel perfectly fine. Yet, many people remain unsure whether these routine screenings are genuinely worth their time and money.
Understanding Health Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and When to Seek Help
By Dr Daniel Gordon
If you’ve ever found yourself constantly worried about having or developing a serious illness, or you spend a significant part of your day looking up symptoms online, you may be experiencing health anxiety.
Understanding ADHD Through the Airport Analogy: Why It’s Not About Willpower
By Dr Daniel Gordon
In this blog post, we’ll explore a helpful analogy—the “airport analogy”—to explain how the prefrontal cortex influences behaviours in ADHD. Why may you struggle with certain tasks? I hope this explanation will bring clarity and help break down stigmas surrounding ADHD.
Should You Take Weight Loss Medications If You Might Regain the Weight?
By Dr Daniel Gordon
I often hear the same concern: “Why should I start weight loss medication if I might regain the weight when I stop?”. In this post, I’ll explore why I believe these medications can still be valuable, even if some individuals may eventually regain weight.
Why Taking Antidepressants Isn’t a Sign of Weakness
By Dr Daniel Gordon
A troubling aspect of mental health stigma is the notion that needing medication indicates a personal failing. Many people feel that if they can’t “will themselves” out of severe depression, it means they’re weak or lacking in character. This couldn’t be further from the truth.