Dummies and thumb-sucking: what matters is how the habit develops
A dummy soothes a difficult afternoon. Thumb-sucking starts as a child falls asleep.
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Understanding your health
A childhood habit, a gynaecological check-up, changing weight and pain travelling down the leg. Four everyday questions that deserve an explanation with context.
02September 2026
Understanding your health
- 01Dental / Children's dentistryDummies and thumb-sucking: what matters is how the habit develops
- 02GynaecologyGynaecological check-ups: what to check, when to seek advice and which tests are appropriate
- 03Nutrition & HealthspanWeight does not tell the whole story: what bioimpedance can show us
- 04Orthopaedics and TraumatologyHow is sciatica treated? A plan to get moving again
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Gynaecological check-ups: what to check, when to seek advice and which tests are appropriate
Sometimes we arrive at a consultation with a very specific thought: “I am due for my check-up.”
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Weight does not tell the whole story: what bioimpedance can show us
Fat, muscle, water and menstrual cycle: understand evolution beyond the kilos.
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How is sciatica treated? A plan to get moving again
When pain travels from the back or buttock down the leg, it is easy to think an immediate test or treatment is needed.
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Women's health changes throughout life
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How to prepare for a medical appointment and make the most of your visit
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Read full articleDummies and thumb-sucking: what matters is how the habit develops
A dummy soothes a difficult afternoon. Thumb-sucking starts as a child falls asleep.
Read full articleGynaecological check-ups: what to check, when to seek advice and which tests are appropriate
Sometimes we arrive at a consultation with a very specific thought: “I am due for my check-up.”
Read full articleWeight does not tell the whole story: what bioimpedance can show us
Fat, muscle, water and menstrual cycle: understand evolution beyond the kilos.
Read full articleHow is sciatica treated? A plan to get moving again
When pain travels from the back or buttock down the leg, it is easy to think an immediate test or treatment is needed.
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How to prepare for a medical appointment and make the most of your visit
Organising information and writing down questions can help make the consultation clearer.
Read full articleCISME Magazine: a broader perspective on health
A space to understand health with more context, curiosity and critical sense.
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