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Jun 01

What Is Skin Cancer and What Screening Tests Are There?

By Echelon Health

Skin cancer is the growth of abnormal cells on the outer layer of the skin. Mutation can cause these abnormal cells to multiply rapidly, leading to cancerous tumours. Skin cancer…

Preventable Cancers
May 25

8 highly preventable cancers and how to reduce the risk of developing them

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Cancer, unfortunately, is quite a common diagnosis among people, especially those of older age. However, some types of cancer can be managed or effectively prevented. This blog will be going…

May 19

Can early screening eradicate colon cancer?

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Colon cancer, also known as bowel cancer or rectal cancer, is the 4th most common cancer in the UK among men and women with about 42,900 new bowel cancer cases…

May 13

The Best Time to Invest in Health Assessments

By Echelon Health

Most of us will reach a point in our lives when we start to worry about our health. You may wonder if you have any underlying health issues or an…

May 04

Why Is Health Screening the Way Forward In Healthcare?

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Thanks to the advancements in healthcare technology, we can now detect diseases at a much quicker rate and identify them earlier on in the process. Health screenings have continued to…

Apr 26

Biggest benefits of private health assessments

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Being able to detect problems before they become serious is one of the main reasons for having a health check-up – but you can’t always use public services for prevention….

Apr 13

Top Six tips to take care of your health on a busy schedule

By Kornelija Dedelaite

When you have a busy schedule, many of us don’t think about practising self-care or prioritising our health, happiness, and mental well-being. Works stress and daily responsibilities may become overwhelming,…

Mar 23

How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?

By Echelon Health

Ovarian cancer is a catch-all term for a selection of illnesses that are found in the ovaries or other areas in the female reproductive system, such as the fallopian tubes….

Mar 16

Private health checks for heart diseases

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is an umbrella term for all diseases relating to the heart and circulation (blood vessels). It includes everything from conditions that are inherited or that a person…

Mar 02

How ageing changes your heart and blood vessels

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Our body goes through many changes as we start to get older. This, of course, includes the heart and blood vessels. While many changes are common and don’t pose a…

Feb 23

How Is Heart Disease Diagnosed?

By Echelon Health

Heart disease is a condition that affects your heart’s structure and function. Heart disease stems from a group of conditions with several different root causes. In the UK alone, around…

Feb 16

Best preventive health assessments for all ages

By Kornelija Dedelaite

Our bodies change as we get older, and you may notice that you’re not feeling as spry as you once did. This, however, does not mean that you should become…