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Top 10 Foods for a Healthy Liver

There has been a 400% rise in deaths due to liver disease in the UK since the 1970s. An increase in alcohol consumption, processed foods, refined sugars, and lack of exercise means liver complications ...

Women’s Fertility: Everything You Need to Know

Trying for a baby can be tough on you and your partner. It can feel clinical and stressful as you work to conceive within the fertility window and do everything within your power to increase your ...

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes: Causes, Impact, and Prevention

Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly prevalent health condition affecting millions worldwide. Understanding the causes, health problems associated with Type 2 diabetes, and ways to prevent it is crucial ...

What is a Full Blood Count test?

You may have previously heard of a Full Blood Count test, or had one completed by your doctor or in a hospital. But what is a Full Blood Count blood test? What is it looking for and what are the ...

Allergies and How to Combat Them

44% of adults in the UK suffer from at least one allergy, and the number is constantly growing. But what are allergies, what causes them, and what can you do to help alleviate your symptoms? What are ...

What is Cancer?

One in two people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. But what is Cancer, and how can it affect your body? Can it be detected and identified to help improve your health and save lives? ...

Cholesterol Blood Test: What is it and why should you have one?

Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the leading cause of death and disability in the UK, killing about 160,000 people each year, and high cholesterol a significant risk factor for it. ...

Pregnancy Blood Tests: What is Beta HCG and why take a blood test?

If you think you may be pregnant, the most common way to tell is with a urine test kit completed at home. But did you know that you can also check your blood to see if you are pregnant, and that a ...

What is a blood test?

A blood test is a laboratory analysis that is performed using a sample of a person's blood. There are many different types of blood tests, and they can be used to diagnose a wide range of conditions ...

Why should I take a blood test before starting a new fitness regime?

Starting a fitness regime can be an exciting time, as you work towards your goals of improved health and wellness. However, before you dive in headfirst, it’s important to consider taking a blood ...

Do You Have a Vitamin Deficiency?

40% of people in the UK eat convenience food once a week or more, and that convenience comes at a price. The nutritional value of shop-bought lunches and junk food plummets in comparison to fresh ...

Do You Need Professional Earwax Removal?

Earwax is a natural and healthy thing to have, but sometimes it can build up, cause pain, manifest into infection and even lead to temporary hearing loss. Many people don’t realise the importance of ...

Prostate Cancer: Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test

‘In the UK 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.’ Prostate cancer is the most common cancer throughout Britain, with 143 men per day receiving a diagnosis and 11,500 dying yearly. ...

Do You Have an Iron Imbalance?

Iron deficiency is common, and over 380,000 people in the UK have iron overload. Many overlook iron imbalances and don’t think it’s a severe medical condition. However, a low or high amount of ...

Chlamydia in Men: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

‘​​Chlamydia is 1 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK.’ Chlamydia is a very treatable bacterial infection if caught in time. However, it can carry invisible ...

The Best Exercise to Balance Men’s Hormones

30% of men in the UK don’t exercise. It’s a terrifying truth skyrocketing obesity, disease, and infertility rates. Unfortunately, people tend to focus on looking good and fitting into the right ...

Do You Have a Testosterone Imbalance?

‘1 in 4 men over 30 has low testosterone.’  On the other hand, while too much testosterone in men is uncommon, it can create dramatic health complications, such as infertility and a higher risk ...

Collecting a Finger Prick Blood Sample at Home

  If you have recently order a finger prick testing kit from us, here is a simple step-by-step video on how to complete your blood test and collect your at home. We recommend taking your sample ...

Men’s Hormone Imbalance: What You Need to Know

Men are often left out of the conversation when it comes to hormone imbalances. However, a hormone disruption in the male body can happen at any age. The following article tells you the indications ...

How to Manage Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

‘PCOS affects 1 in 10 women in the UK,’ and 50% of women with PCOS are undiagnosed. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a long-term condition that many women have to manage. There is currently no cure, ...

How to Avoid Overdoing Supplements

71% of the UK population take supplements, and since Covid-19 hit, their use has increased by 3.5 million. Although supplements can be highly beneficial, misusing them can lead to severe health ...

Should You Go on a Vegan Diet?

The crisis on the planet and a movement to eat healthier have led to veganism increasing in popularity over the years. According to the Vegan Society, ‘The number of vegans in Great Britain ...

8 Causes of Hair Loss in Men

85% of men experience significant hair loss by their 50s, and 20% of men have visible hair thinning by the time they’re just 20 years old. It’s not uncommon for men to lose hair, whether receding ...