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Can't Break Bad Diet Habits? Get a DNA Test!

Can't Break Bad Diet Habits? Get a DNA Test!

These names may rumble some repressed memories of the myriad of diets, programmes and more that didn’t bring you anywhere closer to your health goals. Every month, new diets pop up, claiming to be the biggest revolution in nutrition. Inevitably, they fail to be effective.

Fad Diets Are Not The Answer to Weight Loss

Fad Diets Are Not The Answer to Weight Loss

What's the one thing in common with fad diets? They don't actually work. As obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent as a public health crisis, the media and health "gurus" are sharing more and more so-called revolutionary health hacks to transform.

Food for thought - The link between nutrition and mental health

Food for thought - The link between nutrition and mental health

Remote working has put a spotlight on employee mental health, an often underrated aspect of workplace well-being. It is more prevalent in the UK than ever before with 1 in 6 workers experiencing mental health problems. Common treatments include medical drugs, counselling sessions and therapy.

Obesity and weight loss: how genes can affect our ability to lose weight

Obesity and weight loss: how genes can affect our ability to lose weight

Losing weight can be a real struggle. Changing the eating or exercise habits you've established over months, years and sometimes decades is no easy task. And it seems that some people have a tougher time than others achieving their ideal weight. We've all got one of those friends, right?

Covid-19

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COVID Recovery Certificate - What Is It? Testing

COVID Recovery Certificate - What Is It? Testing

Testing Travelling soon and don’t want to do a lateral flow or PCR test? Instead of having to risk the chance of you having a positive result, many countries accept a COVID-19 Certificate of Recovery instead of a fit to fly COVID test when entering.

New Red List travel rules explained

New Red List travel rules explained

On 04/10/21, the travel rules into England changed, and the ‘traffic light’ system ended. This guide explains what you need to know about travelling to England from a Red List country.

Updated COVID testing advice for families

Updated COVID testing advice for families

So the school summer holidays have arrived, and the world is opening up. If you’re considering overseas travel – to visit family, or just for fun – it can be challenging to understand the changing rules when it comes to COVID testing, especially when little ones are involved.

Cheapest COVID tests – the hidden costs explained

Cheapest COVID tests – the hidden costs explained

When you need a COVID test, how do you know what to look for? Is it as simple as searching ‘COVID test, UK cheapest’? Or is there more to consider? As you might have guessed, cheap COVID tests sometimes have hidden costs.

COVID Testing for Travellers guide

COVID Testing for Travellers guide

The world is opening up and MyHealthChecked is here to help with affordable, Government-approved COVID testing for travellers. Whether you’re travelling for work or leisure, we have all the testing kits you’ll need.