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The Echelon Health Blog. An informed view on the world of Personal Health Assessment.
Jan 10

Science of diabetes; what do long-term studies tell us about this and other diseases?

By Kornelija Dedelaite

When type 2 diabetes is detected in a person who has prediabetes, or early indications of the disease, it can frequently be slowed down or prevented, as the Diabetes Prevention…

Dec 27

Nurturing Your Liver: A Guide on How to Keep Your Liver Healthy

By Echelon Health

Your liver is an important organ in your body and plays a vital role in your overall health.  However, it is also susceptible to certain issues, making early detection and…

Dec 20

Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid): A Comprehensive Guide

By Echelon Health

Understanding the different conditions that can affect your thyroid gland is important, as it can provide you with the knowledge you need to safeguard your health and seek medical support…

veins
Dec 13

Why your veins are key to keeping you healthy

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Blood is pumped throughout the body by the heart, and thousands of miles of veins return the blood to the body. For our health, blood circulation is essential. Our arteries…

Dec 06

Prostate Cancer Prevention: Is It Possible?

By Echelon Health

More than 44,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, with more than 10,000 sadly passing away from the disease. These high numbers mean that prevention and early detection…

symptoms
Nov 22

Women’s health symptoms you should not ignore

By Kornelija Dedelaite

You’re not alone if you’ve ever found yourself ignoring or brushing off a health issue. Many women experience embarrassment, anxiety, or fear of judgement when they speak up about certain…

private health checks
Nov 15

Understanding the Importance of a Private Health Check

By Kornelija Dedelaite

In today’s fast-paced world, where health often takes a backseat amidst our busy schedules, the concept of a ‘private health check’ emerges as a beacon of proactive health management. Unlike…

age healthily
Nov 08

How To Age Healthily: Our 7 Top Tips For Ageing Well

By Echelon Health

Taking good care of your health, both mentally and physically, can have a big impact on your health in your older years—and not just in terms of how you look….

Oct 18

How does sitting down all day affect your body?

By Kornelija Dedelaite

A person’s chance of getting diseases including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer can rise if they spend their whole day sitting down with little physical…

Oct 11

Recurrent Strokes: Everything That You Need to Know

By Kornelija Dedelaite

A recurrent stroke occurs when a person experiences a second stroke after their initial stroke. A person’s quality of life may be significantly impacted by experiencing one. A recurrent stroke…

Oct 04

What Is A Personal Health Assessment And What Are The Benefits?

By Echelon Health

Taking care of your health is essential at all times — it’s not just about taking action after you’ve become unwell. One of the best things you can do for…

Sep 20

The Global Hypertension Crisis: How to prevent high blood pressure

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Hypertension, often dubbed the “silent killer,” has emerged as a major global health crisis, with staggering statistics that demand immediate attention. Hypertension refers to high blood pressure, which often doesn’t…