CHX Journal

Insights for better health.

Evidence-based articles on biomarkers, longevity, and the science of preventative health — written by the ChXhealth team.

33 articles
How to Read Your Blood Test Reportblood-test

How to Read Your Blood Test Report

Your Chxhealth report shows each biomarker, the reference range, and what each marker measures. Here is how to read it.

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Insulin Resistance: Early Signs and Biomarkersbiomarkers

Insulin Resistance: Early Signs and Biomarkers

Insulin resistance develops silently for years before glucose moves out of range. Learn the early biomarkers and signs worth ch...

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PSA test explained: prostate health for men over 45biomarkers

PSA test explained: prostate health for men over 45

1 in 8 UK men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The PSA test is one of the simplest ways to catch it early. Here's what t...

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How Often Should You Retest? Biomarker Testing Cadencecadence

How Often Should You Retest? Biomarker Testing Cadence

Different biomarkers move on different timescales. Learn sensible retesting cadence for each major panel.

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Low Ferritin and Hair Loss: The Iron Connectionfatigue

Low Ferritin and Hair Loss: The Iron Connection

Hair shedding is one of the most common visible signs of low iron stores. Learn the ferritin threshold and how to test.

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Testosterone in men: what your levels actually meanbiomarkers

Testosterone in men: what your levels actually mean

Testosterone levels in UK men have fallen 20% in 30 years. Here's what your level should be, what affects it, and how to test i...

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Cholesterol After 40: The Markers That Matter Mostbiomarkers

Cholesterol After 40: The Markers That Matter Most

Total cholesterol alone is a blunt indicator. Learn which lipid markers are most useful for cardiovascular risk in your 40s and...

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Fasting Before a Blood Test: What Really Mattersblood-test

Fasting Before a Blood Test: What Really Matters

Some blood tests need fasting, others do not. Learn which need a fast, how long, and why.

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Ferritin and iron: why fatigue might mean your stores are lowanaemia

Ferritin and iron: why fatigue might mean your stores are low

Low ferritin is the most common nutrient deficiency in the UK. Here's why it matters, what the numbers mean, and how to test yo...

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