Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Travel

Should I take aspirin when I fly?

Dr Mark Porter explains whether to take aspirin and how to help reduce your risk of DVT on a long flight.

Health

What's the best way to stop nosebleeds? Dr Mark Porter explains

Our medical expert offers advice on the best way to stop and treat nosebleeds.

Health

Dr Mark Porter on how to treat Achilles tendonitis

The best way to treat a sore Achilles tendon, by Saga's medical expert.

Brain health

I sometimes struggle to remember names - should I see my doctor?

Dr Mark Porter on why its important to see a GP about memory loss worries - and how an early diagnosis can make a difference.