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Thyroid Function Tests: My Troublesome TFTs

Welcome back to my health check blog series! This time, we’re delving into the world of Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs). These tests play a crucial role in identifying how well your thyroid — a little butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—is doing its job of regulating metabolism, energy levels, and overall hormonal balance. Understanding the Thyroid …

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Cholesterol Check: The Good, The Bad, and The Crisps!

Welcome back to the next instalment in my own health check blog series. Today, we’re diving into my cholesterol results—the numbers that made me reflect on my snack habits, my love for cheese, and my enduring commitment to porridge! My Cholesterol Results at a Glance: Total Cholesterol: 5.55 mmol/L LDL (“Bad”) Cholesterol: 3.72 mmol/L HDL …

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Kidney Function and My Health Check: What I’ve Learned

In this series, I’ve been diving into my own health check results to explore what they mean and how to take action. This week, it’s all about kidney function—an area that surprised me with a few mildly concerning findings. While my results aren’t terrible, they are a reminder that kidney issues often develop silently without …

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Health Check Blood Tests: A Doctor’s less than perfect results!

Hello and welcome! Today, I’m diving into a topic that’s close to my own heart (and health records)—preventative healthcare using health check blood tests. This is the first in a series where we’ll explore specific tests in more detail, but today I want to give you a broad overview of what these tests cover, how …

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