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Honest, practical writing about preventive blood testing, biomarkers, and living longer and healthier.
What can blood tests tell you, and what can’t they?
What can blood tests reveal about your health, and what are their limits? Learn what blood levels can show and why medical context matters when interpreting your results.
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Blood test without referral: how LiveLong works
You can book a blood test without a referral from your own GP at LiveLong because we arrange the laboratory request for you. Your blood is analysed by an accredited medical laboratory and the results are reviewed by a BIG-registered doctor who give clear insights into your health. In this blog I will explain how we setup LiveLong to accomplish this.
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DHEA-S: What This Hormone Can Tell You About Your Health
DHEA-S is a hormone produced mainly by the adrenal glands and plays a role in overall hormonal health. Levels naturally decline with age, while unusually high or low values may provide useful clues about adrenal and endocrine function. At LiveLong, DHEA-S is assessed alongside other biomarkers to provide a broader view of your hormonal health.
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Why I started LiveLong
LiveLong founder Thomas Follender explains why he created a medically guided way to access preventive blood testing in the Netherlands.
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