Biological age and longevity blog: glycans, inflammation, and healthy aging · Page 14
Explore the latest insights and research in GlycanAge testing, alongside expert advice and personal journeys that dive into the fascinating intersection of science, lifestyle, and health.
Best Supplements For Menopause Support
Menopause brings along a whole host of symptoms: hot flashes, mood swings, low libido, and insomnia, to name a few. It is believed there are up to 34 symptoms in total, most of which a woman has never experienced before, which can endure for several years during this major transition in life.
Published:January 27, 2023
Reading time:15 minutes
Hot Flashes And Menopause: Causes, Cures, And Quick Relief Methods
If you’re going through menopause, you probably know all too well the predicament of a hot flash creeping up unannounced at the worst possible time. In these heated moments, many women feel at a loss for how to fight the fire within.
Published:January 27, 2023
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What Causes Premature and Early Menopause?
Many women wonder why they are going through premature or early menopause, and while in some cases there are identifiable medical conditions or lifestyle choices that may have a determining impact, in 50% of cases there are no known causes.
Published:January 27, 2023
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Meet Dr Nichola Conlon, the Founder of Nuchido: Translating Cutting-Edge Science into Products for Longevity and Wellness
When you’ve been in the longevity and wellness industry for as long as we have, you meet other people passionate about the field. One of those exceptional people is Dr Nichola Conlon, the founder of Nuchido.
Published:January 25, 2023
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Blood Test Kits For Diabetes Explained
Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterised by too much glucose in the blood. Our body converts the food we eat into glucose (a type of sugar) as energy for cells. This process involves a hormone called insulin, which regulates the amount of glucose circulating in the blood. However, in people with type 1 or …
Published:January 13, 2023
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Taking A Blood Test For Covid 19 At Home? Here’s What You Need To Know
We’ve come a long way since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020, with precautionary guidelines and treatments in place to safeguard people from the virus effectively.
Published:January 13, 2023
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Iron Blood Test Kits Explained
Iron is an element found in the blood essential for making red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body. Having low levels of iron is a condition called ‘iron deficiency anaemia,’ which can often leave a person feeling chronically weak and tired due to the lack of oxygen reaching the various cells and tissues i…
Published:January 13, 2023
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White Blood Cell Count Test: What You Need To Know
White blood cells, also known as leucocytes, are immune cells produced in the bone marrow and are present around the entire body as part of your blood. There are five different types of white blood cells, namely, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, with each one having a distinct function.
Published:January 13, 2023
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A Guide to At-Home Blood Ketone Tests
Ketones are a substance created in the liver as an alternative source of energy to sugar. Through a process called ketosis, the body breaks down fats to use as fuel for cells when glucose isn’t available, subsequently causing ketones to accumulate in the blood and urine.
Published:January 13, 2023
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Blood Sugar Test Kits Explained: How They Work, Who They’re For, And More
The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the UK has risen by almost 2.5 million since 1996. Even more alarmingly, it is predicted that up to 1 million people currently have the condition without knowing [1].
Published:January 13, 2023
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Bone Age Test: Everything You Need to Know
Bones play an important role in our body, providing vital support to muscles to help us move, protecting internal organs, and storing calcium. But did you know the structure of our bones is continuously changing?
Published:January 13, 2023
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How To Find Out Your Blood Type: Explained
Knowing your blood type is the key to unlocking vital information about your health, including longevity, disease development, and physical vitality, empowering you to make personalised decisions to extend your health span. However, GPs and healthcare professionals don’t typically conduct a test for blood type unless …
Published:January 13, 2023
Reading time:10 minutes