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Prostate Cancer Prevention – Identifying Areas of Susceptibility
Posted by Dr. Allison Smith on
Prostate cancer takes years to develop from a normal cell to a detectable tumour — which means there is a meaningful window for prevention. Three key risk factors are both testable and modifiable: BPA exposure, arsenic accumulation, and catechol oestrogen imbalance. This article explains how each one works and what men can do about it.
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and Adrenal Function
Posted by Hormone Lab UK Editorial Team on
The Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) — the 50% surge in cortisol that occurs in the first 30 minutes after waking — is one of the most sensitive markers of HPA axis health. Discover how CAR differs from the standard diurnal cortisol curve, which conditions are linked to blunted or exaggerated CAR, and how three timed morning saliva samples can reveal adrenal function in ways a single cortisol test cannot.