How the menopausal transition affects bone strength and joint vitality- and what can be done about it In the UK, nearly 4 million people are living with osteoporosis, with postmenopausal women being the most affected. Shockingly, one in two women …
How the menopausal transition affects bone strength and joint vitality- and what can be done about it In the UK, nearly 4 million people are living with osteoporosis, with postmenopausal women being the most affected. Shockingly, one in two women …
At DocHQ, we’re committed to streamlining the process of returning to work for individuals sidelined by health issues. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak recently announced that the UK Government will design a new system where employees obtain fit notes from work …
Almost a quarter of UK working women have considered quitting their jobs due to the impact of menopause or menstrual symptoms at work, new research has revealed. DocHQ has set out to provide a proactive solution to improve the wellbeing …
How can I tell if my symptoms relate to my thyroid condition or menopause? Menopause and thyroid issues can exhibit similar symptoms, making it hard to differentiate between the two. As a result, it is not uncommon for thyroid symptoms …
You may have read about LDL cholesterol being ‘bad’ cholesterol, and if you have performed a cholesterol test, such as DocHQ’s Cholesterol Check, you’ll have received your LDL reading as part of the results. LDL or, to give it its …
If your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is high, one surefire way to lower it is by altering your lifestyle by increasing exercise and changing your diet. Eating more healthily can not only improve your cholesterol levels but it can also lower …
If you’ve taken DocHQ’s Cholesterol Check and found your total cholesterol to be high, you might be wondering what the risk is of further illness if you don’t try to lower it. Firstly, having high cholesterol does not mean you …
Living with type 2 diabetes doesn’t have to mean sacrificing delicious snacks. Choosing the right snacks can be a powerful tool for managing blood sugar levels and keeping your energy up. With so many options on the shelves, navigating the …
Diet plays a crucial role in influencing hypothyroidism. Certain nutrients, such as selenium and zinc, have the potential to enhance thyroid function, whereas others may exacerbate or disrupt treatments for hypothyroidism. Food suitable for hypothyroidism Having hypothyroidism means that the …
Most at-home health tests, including DocHQ’s, use a simple finger prick device for collecting the blood sample. This pierces the skin quickly so that drops of blood can be squeezed out and deposited in the collection tube. Some people do …