What is a DEXA scan?
A dexa scan assesses bone density; the scan works by measuring the amount of minerals (mostly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone to determine the ‘density’…
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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
Apr
23
Apr
09
Choosing the best private health check
Choosing the best health check can be a difficult task. When it comes to your health, there are so many aspects to be mindful of, so here is a guide…
Mar
30
How to ensure good kidney health
The kidneys are the organs responsible for filtering waste products, excess water, and other impurities from your blood. These waste products are stored in the bladder and later expelled through…
Mar
17
World Sleep Day: Tips & advice
Sleep, glorious sleep. Whether or not you get the recommended 8-9 hours a night, we all need a certain amount of it to allow the body to repair, restore and…
Jan
18
Vaccines within the UK – What have we ordered, what are their success rates and when can life return to normal.
Within the UK there are three approved Covid-19 Vaccines; Pfizer, Oxford/AstraZaneca and Moderna; but how safe are they? The traditional process of developing a vaccine is slow. Speaking at the…
Dec
03
Vitamin D and Covid-19
In light of the persuasive circumstantial evidence that vitamin D deficiency may play a major contributory role to Covid-19 infection, progression, severity and mortality, and given the high prevalence of vitamin…
Nov
17
5G: Echelon Health explore radiation health concerns
5G, which stands for 5th generation, is the latest and fastest version of cellular internet which can be up to 100 times faster than its previous self, 4G. There are…
Oct
30
What Happens Inside Your Body When You Have A Stroke?
There are around 100,000 recorded strokes in the UK each year which account for around 38,000 deaths, 80% of which could be preventable. A stroke is a very serious condition…
Jul
15
Heart CT Scan in London – What To Expect
According to the British Heart Foundation, 115,000 cases of heart and circulatory disease could be prevented over the next decade if early detection of precursors to heart disease, like atherosclerosis…
Jul
13
Prostate Cancer Test in London: Symptoms and Diagnosis
As the name suggests, prostate cancer forms in the prostate, the walnut-shaped gland in men that is responsible for producing seminal fluid and transporting sperm. It is the most common…
Jul
01
Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis And Symptoms
Pancreatic cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths, with a one-year survival rate is just 20% and a 10-year survival rate of just 1%. This is due to…
Jun
30
What Is Atherosclerosis? Heart screening in London
Our lives depend on our heart continuing to beat roughly 100,000 times a day. We all know it’s important to take care of our hearts. Unfortunately, coronary heart disease (CHD)…
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