Men have breast tissue, too. Around 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year. Check your chest for lumps, swelling, nipple changes or sores. Don’t wait, see your GP if you find something. Share with a man you care about.

🎀 It’s #PinkOctober. Take a few minutes to check your breasts for changes & see your doctor if something doesn’t feel right. Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week is 17-23 Oct. Know what’s normal for you, check regularly & talk to your doc. #BreastCancerAwareness #CheckYourself

Could the “love hormone” help protect your mood after a bad night’s sleep? Research suggests higher oxytocin levels may shield women from next-day mood problems. Our blog looks at natural ways to support it. breakspearmedical.com/natura…

LED bulbs & health: hype or real concern? The evidence on metabolism is still emerging, but evening blue light can disrupt sleep and flicker affects some people. Read more: dailymail.com/health/article…

Wastewater signals COVID 🔬 Sewage testing can spot the virus days to weeks ahead of symptoms, revealing rising cases, spread & variants. If levels climb, double down on basics, such as regular handwashing & staying home when sick. #Wastewater #COVID19

Colds are already circulating. Here’s how we can cut spread: wash hands, cover coughs, stay home if unwell, ventilate rooms, clean shared surfaces. Aim for 7–9 hrs sleep, eat well, and get the flu jab if eligible. More tips: youtu.be/wiPWlT4nD-o #WinterHealth #Flu

🍂 Autumn sniffles that don't feel like hay fever? Mould spores from damp leaves outside, and rising damp indoors as we shut the windows, can trigger similar symptoms. We investigate the real cause. breakspearmedical.com/condit…

🕷️ Tick season isn't over yet. Ticks stay active well into October, so keep checking yourself, your kids, and your pets after time outdoors. Lyme disease can be hard to diagnose. Here's how we approach it: breakspearmedical.com/condit…

🧠 It's Migraine Awareness Week. Migraines aren't just "bad headaches." At Breakspear Medical, we investigate individual triggers, from food sensitivities to environmental factors, to help reduce frequency and reliance on drugs. Learn more: breakspearmedical.com/condit…

Farmers aren't the only ones carrying a chemical load. New clothes, new cars, & air fresheners can make your home more polluted than the air outside. Simple habits can cut your family's exposure 👇 breakspearmedical.com/indoor…

#OrganicSeptember: study finds 400M+ pesticide poisonings occur globally each year with ~46% of farmers poisoned annually. Choose organic for your health & for the people growing the food. Breakspear Medical can help farmers with exposure detox. 📄 frontiersin.org/journals/pub…

🌱 Celebrating Organic September. Our founder, Jean Monro, was exploring the diet-health link decades ago, including dietary approaches to mental illness and working with organic pioneers at Henry Doubleday Research Association (now Garden Organic). #OrganicSeptember

🌱 It's Organic September! The Soil Association's campaign to try organic & see the difference, for nature, animal welfare & healthier soils. At Breakspear Medical, we encourage eating organic to help reduce exposure to pesticides & chemicals. 👉 soilassociation.org/support-…

🧪 Feel good Friday! Our paper has been selected as an Editor's Choice Article in Toxics! Sensitivity of Urinary Toxicant Co-Exposure Patterns to Demographic Adjustment and Marker Type, by BK Puri & JA Monro: mdpi.com/2305-6304/14/7/546 #EnvironmentalMedicine #Toxicology #Research

5-year Oxford/QMUL study of 3,400 London kids: after ULEZ cut traffic pollution, the share of children with impaired lung function dropped from 1 in 7 to 1 in 11. Clean air = healthier lungs. Environmental factors definitely affect health! phc.ox.ac.uk/news/study-of-3…

🥇 FEEL GOOD FRIDAY 🥇 Meet Colonel Carlo Calcagni, Italian Army vet and para‑athlete. Double world champion (100m & 400m T72), broke his 100m WR twice, now #1 in the world. "Illness doesn't go on vacation. I don't either." We're proud to support him. #FeelGoodFriday

We’re honoured to share Morven‑May MacCallum’s maiden speech in the Scottish Parliament. An author & long‑time Lyme awareness advocate, she shares infection rates & the urgent need for better diagnosis & care. Thank you, Morven‑May! #LymeDisease youtu.be/rqp_xsYy_Dw?si=4vyD…

Inflammation isn't the enemy; what happens afterward is SPMs help your body actively resolve inflammation. When that process falters, low-grade inflammation can persist, linked to fatigue, pain and chronic illness. Read our latest blog: breakspearmedical.com/why-do…

We're grateful for every patient who takes the time to share their experience. Here are three of our latest 5-star reviews. If you've been considering a consultation, visit our website. youtube.com/shorts/Ja68Klp0z…

Still exhausted after a full night's sleep? Stressed mitochondria send GDF15, prompting your brain to conserve energy. Stress can boost cellular burn ~60%. There are things we can help you do to improve your energy levels. newscientist.com/article/247…