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HOW ARE YOUR KIDNEYS?

One of the most common blood tests ordered by doctors is the Urea and Electrolytes Test, to investigate kidney function. We all know the body’s biological basics: the brain thinks; the heart pumps blood; the intestines digest food; but the kidneys…? Today’s blog tackles the topic of these under-acknowledged organs, and the U&E test to measure its function.

VITAMIN B

There are dozens of vitamins that are essential to our body’s healthy functioning. One important Vitamin group, although less well known, are B Vitamins: 9 &12. So why are they so important, and what happens when we don’t get enough?

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ACHOO! COUGHS & COLDS

Every single one of us will have experienced a cough, cold or flu at some point in our lives, with the majority of us experiencing such illnesses at least once a year. With such a common mild illness, it’s not always necessary to see a doctor. In this blog post, we’ve outlined when it’s recommended to seek medical advice when suffering cough or cold symptoms!

BE THANKFUL FOR THE THYROID!

Do you know where the thyroid is? Or what it does? Don’t worry – most people don’t! It’s actually a very important organ – read today’s blog post to find out why…

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ABO TESTING – WHAT’S YOUR TYPE?

It’s one of the most essential parts of the human body, often described as “the life that flows through our veins”. But how much do you know about your blood?

CHOLESTEROL: FRIEND OR FOE?

Good, bad, high, low, total, score, ratio – the world of cholesterol is a complicated one. However, since cholesterol plays such a key role in cardiovascular health, isn’t it time we brushed up on our cholesterol awareness?

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ALCOHOL AWARENESS & LIVER FUNCTION TESTS

Are you aware of how much you drink? Do you know the government recommendations for alcohol consumption, or the definition of binge drinking? How can you investigate the long-term effects of your drinking?

WELLNESS SCREENING

How are you? No really, how well are you? Even if you’re feeling great, you can’t always be so sure that you’re doing so well on the inside too. Only a thorough wellness screen will truly be able to confirm your state of health.

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