Health Management

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. It’s …

Iron deficiency is a common type of anaemia, which is a condition in which your blood lacks an adequate number …

High blood pressure affects over 16 million people in the UK. In fact, it’s one of the biggest risk factors …

Bowel cancer isn’t a subject most of us want to think about, but it’s important that we do. April is …

We recently received a wonderful letter from Mrs Joannah Redmond regarding her husband’s health screening. Mr and Mrs Redmond have …

New and improved, non-fasting blood tests at Bluecrest! We’ve got some great news about our advanced range of blood tests… …

High blood pressure, or hypertension, can be very dangerous to your health. High blood pressure puts a considerable strain on your …

Psoriasis is a fairly common inflammatory skin condition which affects around 2% of the UK population.  It’s characterised by flaky …

What are the symptoms of bowel cancer? Common symptoms of bowel cancer include: Unexplained weight loss Stomach pain, discomfort or …

As you age, you may find it more of a struggle to lose unwanted weight.  You’re not alone!  The good …

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer often won’t give you any obvious symptoms in its early stages. …

The 22nd-28th of January is Cervical Cancer Prevention week, an initiative set-up by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.  The Trust is a …

What is arthritis? Arthritis symptoms usually develop over a period of time, but they may also appear suddenly. Arthritis is …

Poor grip strength may be linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Research published in the journal Diabetes Care has found …

The World Heart Federation’s World Heart Day takes place annually on 29th September.  The day is part of an international campaign …