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May 21, 2026

Bloating and stomach complaints: what does your blood say?

Struggling with bloating, cramps or irregular bowel movements? A blood test can reveal underlying causes you might other...

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May 19, 2026

What is GLP-1 medication? How it works and which blood values to monitor

A clear explainer on GLP-1 medication: what the hormone does, how drugs like semaglutide work, and which blood values ar...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Apr 18, 2026

Recognising thyroid problems: TSH, T3 and T4 explained

How do TSH, free T3 and free T4 work together? Learn to recognise thyroid problems from your blood values and discover w...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Apr 18, 2026

Complete blood count: what does each component tell you?

What exactly is measured in a complete blood count? From red blood cells to platelets: discover what each value means fo...

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Apr 17, 2026

Why am I so tired? 7 blood values that explain it

Persistent fatigue often has a measurable cause. Discover which 7 blood values explain why you feel so tired and what yo...

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3 mins read

Apr 17, 2026

Lower cholesterol without medication: what actually works?

Your cholesterol is too high and you want to tackle it without medication. Which lifestyle changes are proven effective...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Mar 31, 2026

Understanding liver values: ALAT, ASAT and gamma-GT

What do ALAT, ASAT, gamma-GT and alkaline phosphatase reveal about your liver? Learn to interpret liver values and know...

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Mar 31, 2026

Vitamin D deficiency in the Netherlands: how serious is it?

An estimated half of the Dutch population has suboptimal vitamin D levels. What are the risks, who is most vulnerable an...

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Mar 31, 2026

Annual blood test: which tests do you actually need?

Which blood tests make sense as an annual check? Discover the essential tests for everyone, additional tests by age and...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Feb 25, 2026

CRP level: what is it, normal values and what does an abnormality mean?

What does your CRP level say about your health? Learn about normal values, what an elevated or low CRP can mean and when...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Feb 24, 2026

TSH level: normal values, too high, too low explained

What does your TSH level mean? Learn about normal values, what high or low TSH indicates and when further testing is nee...

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Blood Values

Blood Values • Feb 23, 2026

Thyroid blood test: TSH, T3 and T4 explained

What is measured in a thyroid blood test? Learn about TSH, free T4, T3 and when each test is useful.

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