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When Hormones Shape the Mind Hormones are powerful chemical messengers that quietly influence not only our bodies but also our thoughts and emotions. While neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine often get the spotlight for controlling mood, science now shows that hormones can have just as much impact on mental well-being. 1. The Emotional Swing of Oestrogen and Progesterone Women often experience emotional changes before menstruation, after childbirth, or during menopause. These phases involve major shifts in oestrogen and progesterone. Before menstruation: Falling oestrogen can lower serotonin, leading to irritability or sadness. After childbirth: A sudden hormone drop can trigger postpartum...

Women, Men & Hormonal Health: Exploring Profile Collection Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers. When they are balanced, everything works smoothly; when not, it can feel like your body’s orchestra is out of tune. Hormone Lab UK’s Multi-Hormone / Profile Tests promise to help with that — giving a broader, more integrated picture rather than checking just one hormone in isolation. Below we explore what these tests offer, who benefits, and what to watch out for. What are the Multi-Hormone / Profile Tests? On Hormone Lab UK, the Multi-Hormone Profile Tests (also called “Profile Hormone Tests”) are sets of tests...

How Elements Affect Your Body Every day? we are exposed to environmental pollutants—through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the materials we touch. Over time, these substances can: Increase the risk of chronic diseases like dementia, infertility, diabetes, and cancer, Damage vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, Harm the cardiovascular, nervous, and endocrine systems, Disrupt the natural balance of hormones

If you often feel tired, struggle with weight changes, or have thyroid concerns, it might be time to check your iodine levels with a simple home test.

What is Cardiometabolic Risk? Cardiometabolic risk refers to a collection of conditions linked to obesity and insulin resistance that increase the chances of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or both. These risks rarely occur in isolation—when one appears, others often follow. That’s why proactive screening is so important.