Our Medical Director, Dr Jeff Foster, explains the principles behind health MOTs and the move towards preventative health care.

Anyone who regularly attends a gym or fitness centre will be accustomed to the frustration of having to exercise around the yearly “January Rush”; where, for a brief period of time, the gym is packed with wide-eyed, enthusiastic, new members who are keen to explore every machine in an effort to obtain their ideal body in time for Summer. We also know that by February, the annoyance at having to queue for a piece of equipment is very likely to have disappeared, as those same new members quickly return to their previous habits.

Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in men. It is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics we see develop in boys during puberty, and has profound physical and psychological effects on our bodies throughout our lives.

With nearly 1 million men already diagnosed with testosterone deficiency in the UK, and testosterone itself being synonymous with the idea of strength, virility, and wellness, it is surprising that so many men who suffer with low levels of testosterone still struggle to obtain a diagnosis.

Many things impact on our health and wellbeing, including our genetics, conditions or medical problems we develop through life, and of course, the lifestyle choices we make. In terms of testosterone, its loss tends to be multifactorial, including such triggers as age, disease, and also what we eat. There is of course no magic bullet in food or supplement form that will directly result in a boost in testosterone levels, however, there are many foods that will support our bodies and maximise what we can do naturally.

Testosterone is the male sex hormone and is literally responsible for what makes us men (including genital development, height, muscle mass and facial hair during puberty), but it also does much more. In this blog, Dr Jeff Foster, Medical Director and Men’s Health Specialist at H3 Health, gives a reminder on why testosterone is so important to men’s health and what your options are if you think you may be suffering from low testosterone.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, gives her advice on how to survive Christmas.

With nearly 1 million men already diagnosed with testosterone deficiency in the UK, and testosterone itself being synonymous with the idea of strength, virility, and wellness, it is surprising that so many men who suffer with low levels of testosterone still struggle to obtain a diagnosis.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, shares her tips on which natural supplements can help with menopause symptoms.

There is no doubt that Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), given for the treatment of menopausal symptoms in women, has improved the quality and health outcomes for millions of women worldwide, but it is only recently that through the efforts of several dedicated doctors and patient advocates, that we have started to see the benefits of HRT become more widely accepted and better understood by many patients and doctors alike.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, shares her views on this sensitive issue.

The last few months since Christmas have seen a gradual reduction in the availability of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), for women, which eventually coincided with the Channel 4 documentary starring Davina McCall titled “Sex, Myths, and Menopause”. Our Medical Director, Dr Jeff Foster, reflects on how we got into this position, and if similar supply challenges are affecting men on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) too.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, gives an explanation of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), what it is and when it should be used. She then gives some suggestions on what to do if you’re worried about the availability of your HRT products.

Menopause affects all women and is a normal event, but the symptoms and severity can vary greatly and affect all aspects of a women’s life. However, it can also be difficult for partners to know how best to support their loved ones. Here, our Women’s Health Lead and menopause specialist, Dr Verity Biggs, gives partners all the information they need to know about menopause.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, explains the differences between perimenopause and menopause, and some of the symptoms to look out for.

Our Women’s Health Lead and Menopause doctor, Dr Verity Biggs, discusses the struggles that BBC Radio presenter Jo Whiley shared yesterday about the impact of menopause symptoms whilst presenting her radio show.

As part of World Menopause Day 18th October 2021, our Women’s Health and Menopause Lead, Dr Verity Biggs, reveals the 5 most commonly asked questions that we get asked at H3 Health, and gives the answers you’ve been looking for. If you have other questions you’d like to put to our menopause specialists then send them to hello@h3health.co.uk

It’s World Menopause Day 18th October 2021, and the focus this year is on Menopause and Bone Health. In the following article, our Women’s Health and Menopause Lead, Dr Verity Biggs, explains more about how menopause can impact bone health and what you can do about it.

It is estimated that half of all men will experience difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection at some point in their lives. This means several million men in the UK are suffering from erectile dysfunction at any one time.

Men are notoriously bad at taking care of themselves and their health but add to that the statistics that not only do men have a greater chance of getting almost every illness, but that one in five men die before the age of 65.

We know that testosterone production naturally declines in men from the age of 30, usually by about 1% per year.

Our Medical Director, Dr Jeff Foster, and Women’s Health Lead, Dr Verity Biggs, reflect on the parallels between menopause and manopause and whether men and women really are so different.

As with many things in life, the routines that work for us in our 20’s and 30’s become less effective as we get older. However fear not, our Women’s Health Lead, Dr Verity Biggs, is here with a selection of tips and advice to help you look after your skin and keep that glow.

By the time we hit forty, being tired is a condition that for many people, seems to be virtually engrained in us. Certainly, the limitless energy my children display is something I now look on in awe and envy.