Bluecrest Articles

Here at Bluecrest we have a selection of great articles that can both help you to understand your body and your Bluecrest results, and how they affect you and how you can improve your lifestyle

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What is an underactive thyroid?

Underactive thyroid function can affect your metabolism, causing a range of symptoms. Learn more about your thyroid gland with a private thyroid blood test.

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How can a private health assessment help with keeping your health and fitness goals on track this New Year?

Discover how a private health assessment can help you keep your health and fitness goals on track by providing you with vital insights into your health.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

Should I take multivitamins?

Is it worth taking multivitamins? Learn what multivitamins are, how they work and the benefits they can offer to those with vitamin or mineral deficiencies.

Medical Causes For Depression

Depression is a common mental health condition that can be caused or heightened by some medical conditions. Learn more about potential causes of low mood.

How to reduce stress and cortisol levels

Chronic stress can cause elevated cortisol levels and lead to many health problems. Learn how to reduce your stress and cortisol levels to protect your health.

How to boost energy levels naturally?

Discover how to boost your energy levels naturally. From tips on the best energy-boosting foods to eat to how staying active can improve your energy levels.

Private Blood Tests

Folate Vs. Folic Acid

Is folate the same as folic acid? Discover the similarities and differences and whether supplementation is right for you with private folate testing.

Why Is Sleep Important?

Discover why sleep is essential for your health and wellbeing. Learn about the benefits of quality sleep and its impact on mental and physical health.

What causes iron deficiency?

Discover the causes for low iron and what you can do to boost iron stores. Plus, learn how a private ferritin blood test can help you monitor your levels.

Liver Health

How to keep your liver healthy?

How can you improve your liver function? Discover top tips to boost your liver health and uncover insights into your liver health with a liver function test.

Press Releases

Bluecrest introduces two new menopause hormone tests

Female health tests launch for women suspecting menopause

How To Improve Your Gut Health

Your gut health can affect everything from your digestion to your overall health and even mood. Learn how to improve gut health naturally with our top tips.

Can Liver Function Tests Be Normal With Cirrhosis?

Blood tests for cirrhosis of the liver can provide insights into your liver health, but are rarely accurate in isolation. Discover how to check liver function.

Bluecrest News

Tips to Stay Well and Enjoy a Happy, Healthy Festive Season

Discover our top tips for enjoying a healthy, happy festive season. From advice on how to stay active and follow a healthy diet to getting your health checked.

Customer Reviews

Peter's Story

“If I hadn’t gone for a Bluecrest Wellness health assessment I probably wouldn’t be here. Bluecrest Wellness saved my life, it’s as simple as that.”

What are the signs of cortisol?

Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the normal function of your body and lead to various health problems. Discover how to get your hormones checked for imbalances.

How Do You Check for Hormonal Imbalance?

Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the normal function of your body and lead to various health problems. Discover how to get your hormones checked for imbalances.

What is the Follicle Stimulating Hormone?

Follicle stimulating hormone plays a key role in the reproductive system. Learn how a private FSH hormone test can provide insights into your hormone health.

What causes hormonal imbalances?

Hormonal imbalances can disrupt the normal functioning of the body, resulting in a range of unwanted symptoms. Discover what causes hormonal imbalances.

Male Health

What are the Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the UK. Discover more about the symptoms of prostate cancer and understand your risk.

How does thyroid stimulating hormone affect your health?

Abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone levels can disrupt the normal function of many body processes. Learn how TSH blood tests can provide vital health insights.

Do hormones affect energy levels?

Hormones are important for many body processes, including ensuring a proper night’s sleep. Fluctuations or changes in hormone levels can impact sleep quality and patterns.

What does your thyroid gland do?

The thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland that makes and releases hormones responsible for many of your body’s processes, including controlling your metabolism. As a result, when the thyroid gland isn’t working correctly, it can impact your whole body.

Hormones and skin health

Hormones are chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands. They are essential for regulating many different processes in the body. As a result, when hormones are out of balance, it can cause a range of different problems, some of which can affect your skin health.

What is Hashimoto’s disease?

Do you know what Hashimoto’s disease is and how it can be treated? Learn more about this chronic autoimmune condition and how it affects your thyroid levels.

Can Hormones Affect Sleep?

Hormones are important for many body processes, including ensuring a proper night’s sleep. Fluctuations or changes in hormone levels can impact sleep quality and patterns.

Male Health

Movember motivation

The month formally known as November is taken over every year by Movember - one of the biggest charities and global health campaigns in the world. It puts the spotlight on men’s health, and amongst other awareness and fundraising activities encourages men to grow moustaches – the bigger, weirder and more wonderful the better.

Customer Reviews

Chris' Story

Chris Robinson, from Plymouth, hadn’t noticed any issues with his prostate before he went for a Bluecrest Wellness health assessment - he just wanted a bit of a peace of mind. But the results showed his PSA levels were raised, and on further investigation he was diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer.

Female Health

What Is Included In A Woman’s Health Check?

Discover what’s included in a woman’s health check and how it can help you understand your risk of certain health conditions that are more prevalent in women.

Heart Health

How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure?

Discover how often you should check your blood pressure to maintain optimal health and detect potential issues early. Learn guidelines and recommendations.

Heart Health

Can preventative testing reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease?

Are you worried about your risk of heart disease? Learn how preventative heart risk assessments can help you take proactive action to reduce your risk.

Private Health Checks

How to Naturally Increase Progesterone Levels

Discover natural ways to boost progesterone levels through diet, lifestyle changes, and holistic approaches to support hormonal balance and overall wellbeing.

Private Blood Tests

How Do You Test for Metabolic Syndrome?

Are you worried about developing metabolic syndrome? Learn how you can test for metabolic syndrome and why doing so can help you proactively manage your health.

Private Blood Tests

What is RDW in a Blood Test?

Discover what RDW in a blood test means and how it can help indicate a range of medical conditions. Plus, book a RDW blood test today with Bluecrest Wellness

Private Blood Tests

What is MCH in a Blood Count?

Mean corpuscular haemoglobin or MCH is a common test carried out as part of a Blood Health Profile test. A MCH blood count provides an average measurement of the amount of haemoglobin carried in your red blood cells. Haemoglobin is an important protein responsible for transporting oxygen to tissues and cells in our bodies and collecting carbon dioxide to be removed from the body in the lungs.

Private Health Assessments

Where To Get A Full Health Check-up?

Discover where to get a full health check-up to learn more about your overall health and wellbeing, including your risk of certain health conditions.

Male Health

What are the Key Male Hormones?

Uncover the fundamental aspects of male hormonal regulation in our in-depth guide exploring the key male hormones, their importance and their functions.

Male Health

Signs You Have High Testosterone

What are the signs you have high testosterone? Discover common symptoms in men and ways to reduce your levels or book a testosterone test today.

Bone Health

How Do You Get Tested for Osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones and makes you susceptible to fractures. Learn more about the commonly used tests for osteoporosis diagnosis.

Heart Health

How to Lower Your Cholesterol with Food

Learn how diet can affect your cholesterol levels. From foods that can help lower your cholesterol levels to foods to avoid because they can increase levels.

Heart Health

What is HDL Cholesterol? Everything You Need to Know

Discover what HDL cholesterol is and why understanding your HDL cholesterol range is key if you want to take a proactive approach to managing your health.

Heart Health

What is Endocarditis? What are the Symptoms?

Learn more about endocarditis, a serious condition that can damage the lining of the heart’s valves and linings. From signs of endocarditis to treatments.

Heart Health

What is Atherosclerosis? What are the Symptoms?

What is atherosclerosis? We explain more about this health condition, including atherosclerosis symptoms and how regular health assessments can help.

Private Blood Tests

What are Neutrophils in Bloodwork?

Learn what neutrophils in bloodwork are, why they are important for immune health, and how to get your levels analysed with a private Blood Health Profile test.

Private Blood Tests

The Complete Guide to the Different Types of Cholesterol

Explore the different types of cholesterol found in the body, how they function, and how high levels of certain types can increase your risk of heart disease.

Kidney Health

How to Check Serum Urea Levels

Discover how your serum urea levels can provide key insights into how well your liver and kidney are functioning. With nationwide testing venues, book today.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

Getting Enough Calcium on a Vegan Diet

Are you worried about whether you are getting enough calcium following a vegan diet? Learn more about your calcium levels with private tests from Bluecrest.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

How Vitamin D & Calcium Work Together

Discover how vitamin D and calcium work together to keep our bones strong and healthy. Get your levels tested with private blood tests from Bluecrest Wellness.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

Vitamin D For Muscle and Bone Health

Learn more about the role vitamin D plays in ensuring optimum muscle and bone health, and discover how to book a private vitamin D blood test with Bluecrest.

Bone Health

What is Brittle Bone Disease? | Bluecrest Wellness

Brittle bone disease is a lifelong condition that causes fragile bones and impacts quality of life. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Female Health

9 Routine Health Checks for Women

Discover the nine essential routine health checks for women to stay informed about potential health concerns and optimise your wellbeing. Book online today.

Private Blood Tests

How Much Does It Cost To Have A Private Blood Test?

Getting private blood tests can provide key insights into your health, but what do they cost? Learn more about the costs of private blood tests in the UK.

Private Health Assessments

Learn How You Can Check Your Body Health

Want to check your overall body health? Learn more about Bluecrest Wellness's full body health checks and how they provide tailored health insights.

Heart Health

Where Can I Get My Cholesterol Tested?

Discover where to get your cholesterol tested to monitor your levels and take proactive steps to maintain a healthy range, reducing the risk of heart disease.

Private Health Checks

Routine Blood Tests for the Elderly

As we age, the risk of certain health conditions rises. Routine blood tests are essential for the elderly to stay informed about their health. Learn more.

Male Health

Where Can You Get A Men's Full Health Check?

Do you want to learn more about your general health? Discover where you can get a men’s full health check and take proactive steps to managing your wellbeing.

Private Health Checks

What is Included in a Full Body Health Check?

Discover what’s included in a full body health check and why getting one will help you take a proactive role in managing your health now and in the future.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

Can B12 Deficiency Be the Cause of Your Tiredness?

Could your constant tiredness be linked to Vitamin B12 deficiency? Explore the potential connection between low Vitamin B12 levels and fatigue in our comprehensive guide.

Private Health Checks

Can I Get a Full Health Check on the NHS?

An NHS Health Check is a free check specifically for adults aged 40 to 74 in England. Learn more and the private alternatives available.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

What are Dangerously Low Ferritin Levels?

Discover the risks and implications of dangerously low ferritin levels in the body. Understand the symptoms, causes, and complications caused by low ferritin.

Female Health

Does HPV Cause Cancer?

The Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause six types of cancer, including almost all cervical cancer. Assess your risk of HPV with Bluecrest’s private HPV test.

Male Health

What Health Checks Should Men Get?

Discover the health checks every man should prioritise for optimal wellbeing. From routine health checks to preventive tests, find out how Bluecrest can help.

Heart Health

How Much Does an ECG Test Cost?

Find out ECG test costs. Explore affordable options for heart health with insights on pricing and considerations for this essential diagnostic procedure.

Kidney Health

What is the Most Accurate Test for Kidney Function?

Your kidneys are essential for filtering harmful substances from your blood. Learn more about the most accurate test for kidney function and book yours today.

Vitamin, Minerals & Nutrition

What is Omega 3 good for?

Discover what omega 3 is good for - from heart health and better sleep to enhanced cognitive function. Assess your omega 3 levels with a private blood test.

Private Blood Tests

The Benefits of Having a Blood Test

From early detection to personalised insights, discover how regular blood testing is the easiest and most accurate way to stay in control of your health.

Female Health

What is a Well Woman check?

Explore the importance of Well Woman health checks. Learn about their benefits and how they empower women to take control of their health and wellbeing.

Private Health Assessments

How Private Blood Tests Can Show What Stress is Doing to Your Body

We all encounter a certain degree of stress in our everyday lives, and while some stress is normal, too much stress can have a detrimental effect on the human body. Psychological feelings of stress can lead to physical symptoms. Monitoring long-term stress, through testing adrenal function and cortisol levels, is one way to mitigate the effects before they cause more lasting damage.

Private Health Assessments

Is a Health MOT Worth It?

Explore whether undergoing a full body Health MOT is worth it for you. Learn about the potential benefits and factors to weigh when deciding whether to invest.

Private Blood Tests

How to Book a Blood Test Online

At Bluecrest Wellness, we offer a comprehensive range of private blood tests that can be booked prior to your appointment. Our [comprehensive tests](https://www.bluecrestwellness.com/test-information) cover everything from standard tests like cholesterol and diabetes checks to hormonal and advanced blood tests not routinely available through your GP.

Male Health

What is a Well Man check?

A Wellman check is a comprehensive health assessment specifically designed for men. It typically includes a series of tests and evaluations to monitor and promote overall health, identify potential health issues early, and provide personalised recommendations for maintaining optimal health and wellness.

Private Health Checks

What is an over 50s health check?

Discover the importance of health checks for the over 50s with our guide. Learn about their benefits and how they help you to take control of your health.

Heart Health

How To Check Cholesterol Levels

Keeping a check on your cholesterol levels is a good way to establish how healthy your heart is. Whatever your age, it is important to know your cholesterol levels and what you can do about it if yours is too high.

Private Blood Tests

Is it Worth Having Private Blood Tests?

Private blood tests are an affordable and convenient way to access the testing you need. Learn more about private blood tests and risk assessments.

Heart Health

What Blood Tests Detect Heart Problems?

In this article, we explore what blood tests can detect heart disease and why regular blood tests can help you reduce your risk of some heart conditions.