October 01 2021
Cholesterol is known as the silent killer, a condition which has no outward signs or symptoms so creeps up on you without any warning – which is why National Cholesterol Month in October is so important at raising awareness.
More than one third of the adult population in the UK have borderline or raised cholesterol levels – a high figure, but it can be checked and addressed quickly and easily with a simple blood test.
We can provide you with a blood test to check your cholesterol, all you have to do is book the appointment! You may also be interested to know that we provide general health checks where a blood test to check cholesterol levels is part of the service.
There are different types of cholesterol, we all need some but having too much can lead to serious health problems. The two main types are High Density Lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol, also generally known as Good Cholesterol, and Low Density Lipoproteins (LDL) cholesterol, which is known as Bad Cholesterol.
Having too much Bad Cholesterol can block up the arteries and ultimately lead to serious health issues if unchecked while Good Cholesterol helps prevent disease because it contains lots of protein which helps to carry the cholesterol to the liver where it can be broken down and removed from the body.
The older you get the more likely your cholesterol levels will rise and people are often more at risk due to:
These are important considerations, but it should be remembered that there are no hard and fast rules and anyone can be affected by high cholesterol levels at any time.
It’s important for adults to have their cholesterol checked regardless of age and how healthy they feel. A blood test will tell you what your total cholesterol to HDL ratio figure is with anything above 6 considered too high. A blood test is the only way of knowing for certain what your cholesterol levels are and if they are giving cause for concern – you can then talk through with your doctor what action you need to take to reduce them. This can involve making some changes to your diet and exercise habits and there is also medication available if necessary to help you meet your targets.
December 2021
The Christmas season comes loaded with many lovely things, including delicious meals, colourful parties, awesome family get-togethers, and more. Sadly though, there’s often a downside to Christmas, with a spike in illnesses often the unexpected gift that visits along with Santa each year.
December 2021
It is estimated that over 1 billion people in the world are dealing with one form of disability or another. This is a significant number, and as such, disregarding people with disabilities during the recruitment process would be discriminating against a large percentage of the global population.
November 2021
When flu season is in full swing, the risk of catching flu or a cold from others is heightened. The workplace can be a pool of germs — sometimes all it takes is a single sneeze to spread the virus and affect dozens of colleagues.
