The menstrual cycle refers to the series of hormone production and physiological changes that women experience in preparation for a possible pregnancy.
These fluctuations also trigger several other physiological effects,…
The last decade has seen a surge in diabetes prevalence from 1.4 million to 3.5 million cases in the UK alone[1]. As a result, diabetes ranks fifth highest among the…
The past decade has seen a surge in diabetes prevalence that shows no signs of slowing, in part due to the modern Western lifestyle[1].
Diabetes mellitus is just one condition…
Do you know what diabetes is? Are you aware of the biggest risk factors you might have for the disease?
Would you know what changes to your diet and lifestyle…
Do you avoid the gym for fear of standing out? Do you feel like you ‘need to get fit’ before you start exercising? If so, you’re not alone.
Unfortunately, ‘gymtimidation’…
Testosterone is an androgenic hormone that occurs in humans and other animals and plays a key role in multiple physiological processes. While often considered a ‘male’ hormone, testosterone is produced…
There is a reason why hypertension is called the ‘silent killer’ – most people are not aware they have high blood pressure, or they do not have symptoms.
Chronic high…
Do you know your blood pressure and how to measure it against a blood pressure chart?
Would you know if you had dangerous blood pressure levels?
What changes would you…
Your hormones play an integral role in your health. So when your hormones are out of balance, the effects can be felt across your whole body.
Many women can experience…
‘Once you get over the shock, the real question is this: how do you want to live whatever time you have left?’
A cancer diagnosis is a traumatic event in…