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Essays on health, training and living well, from a doctor who's still asking questions.

I'm Tom, a UK GP, health coach and nutritionist, currently studying for an MA in philosophy. I write about medicine, exercise and what it means to live well. More about me

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Medicine

Life in general practice, what the evidence says, and what it leaves out.

1 essay

Movement

Training, endurance, strength and nutrition, from the gym to race day.

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Mind

Philosophy, psychology and the habits of thought that shape a life.

3 essays

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Life, death and doctoring

A lesson from Healthcare

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