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Evidence-based articles on biomarkers, longevity, and the science of preventative health — written by the ChXhealth team.
Psychedelic Therapy: Promise, Precaution and the Genetics Behind Individual Response
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is moving into mainstream research. We explain how psilocybin and ayahuasca work, why genetic differences in metabolism and serotonin receptors may shape individual res...
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creatineCreatine: Miracle Supplement or Marketing Hype? The Science Behind Strength, Energy and Healthy Ageing
Creatine is one of the most studied supplements in the world. We break down how it works in the ATP–phosphocreatine system, the...
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biomarkersFerritin Face: Social Media Trend or Medical Reality?
TikTok says you can spot low ferritin in the mirror. Here is what the science actually says about iron, your skin and the sympt...
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biomarkersYour Iron Journey: From Symptoms to Answers
Iron deficiency usually develops in stages, often long before anaemia shows up. Here is what each stage looks like and when tes...
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anatomyKeely Hodgkinson's "Double Tendon": The Science Behind an Unusual Hamstring Anatomy
Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson has revealed she has two hamstring tendons where most people have one. Here is what that mean...
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ageingLongevity Biomarkers Worth Tracking After 40
Healthy ageing is driven by a small number of biomarkers that compound over decades. Learn which to track and why.
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athletesBiomarkers for Athletes in Their 40s
Training in your 40s and beyond benefits from more frequent biomarker tracking. Hormones, recovery, inflammation and iron.
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biomarkersJoint Pain: When a Blood Test Can Help
Joint pain has many causes. Blood tests cannot diagnose arthritis but can surface inflammatory and nutrient markers worth inves...
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finger-prickFinger Prick vs Venous Blood Draw: Which Is Right?
Finger prick kits and venous blood draws each have a place. Learn which Chxhealth tests use which method and why.
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