Choosing the best scans to detect cancer
Early diagnosis of cancer can significantly increase your chances of successful treatment — but there are many scans out there that can be used to detect cancer, so it can…
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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
Jan
19
Jan
12
How to close the gap on less survivable cancers? Less Survivable Cancer Awareness Day
According to data presented by the Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce (LSCT), there are currently over 90,000 people who are diagnosed with one of the six less survivable cancers in the…
Jan
05
Top 10 health tips to start the New Year well!
Another year is just underway, and whether we like it or not, the global pandemic is still around, albeit in a more controlled capacity. There has been an increased interest…
Dec
23
Six health tips to reduce overindulgence this Christmas
With 2021 winding down to a close, we are once again looking forward to spending this time with our family and friends. Of course, we are also faced with the…
Dec
16
The Truth About Biohacking
When we think of ‘hacking’ we usually tend to go with the stereotypical spy drama where a sidekick announces that he’s ‘in the system’ which allows for the hero to…
Dec
08
High blood pressure linked to stroke and brain tumours; can private health assessments get ahead of the problem?
What is blood pressure? Blood pressure is the force that pushes oxygen-rich blood all around your body. As your heart pumps it generates the force that allows the blood to…
Dec
01
Reasons to invest in an Executive Health Assessment
Yoga classes, gym passes, health insurance and flexible work hours are just some of the benefits that companies are relying on to boost the health of their senior executives. The…
Nov
24
Five key areas to check during an important health assessment
Just as your car needs an engine check or an oil change before important trips, holidays or during a general MOT, your body also needs maintenance and care throughout the…
Nov
17
Exploring men’s health – can a private health check help?
Movember is known well throughout the world as the month where people raise awareness for men’s health. Over the years it has become more geared towards prostate cancer, however, that…
Nov
10
Five reasons Radiology is important in healthcare
Radiology and radiography are the branches of medicine that focus on imaging technology to detect, diagnose, and treat disease. At Echelon Health, we recognise that there is not one scan…
Nov
04
Effects Of Stress On The Heart
How much does stress affect the heart? It is understood that stress can contribute to high blood pressure, which itself is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. And…
Oct
20
Preventing and diagnosing Osteoporosis – World Osteoporosis Day
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It makes them fragile and more likely to break. Osteoporosis develops slowly over a long time and is usually…
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