Is it time you had a health MOT? 

Is your health due for a check-up? Here’s why you need a full-body health MOT. 

Many of us are guilty of not prioritising our health enough – in the last year your car, pets and boiler probably had their annual check-up, but what about your health assessment?  An annual health MOT should cover a broad range of health concerns, such as heart health, kidney and liver function and the risk of certain cancers, including bowel cancer.  Routine health checks ensure that issues can be picked up early, any necessary changes can be made, and your mind is put at rest. 

How an Advanced Wellness Check Can Benefit Your Health

Hormonal changes, childbirth, diet, illness and stress can all play havoc with our health and have huge and far-reaching impacts on our lives.  Here are 3 reasons that an advanced wellness check really can make a big difference to your health.

• 1) Early disease detection – many illnesses, such as high blood pressure, have few, if any, symptoms and yet, left untreated, can lead to strokes or heart attacks.  For some conditions, such as kidney disease, early detection and treatment can make a huge difference in how the disease progresses. Haven Medical’s Advanced Wellness Checks are tailored to uncover these hidden health risks, enabling early intervention for conditions like high blood pressure and kidney disease. By identifying potential issues before they develop into serious health concerns, these comprehensive check-ups empower you to take control of your health and protect your long-term well-being.
  
  The British Heart Foundation estimates that 8 million UK citizens have undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  
  8 million people in the UK have undiagnosed/uncontrolled high blood pressure.
  
  2 million people in the UK are thought to have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, putting them at risk of heart disease, amputations and kidney damage.
  
  50-80% of strokes and heart attacks are thought to be preventable.

• 2) Put your mind at ease – most of us will have some niggling health concerns we haven’t seen a doctor about – things that are annoying, painful or worrying, but that you don’t think warrant a specific doctor’s appointment.  This is particularly true where there is a family history of illness, such as dementia, cancer or osteoporosis. An annual wellness check is the perfect time to talk through these concerns, as well as providing a baseline to be monitored against.  

“The biggest advantages an advanced wellness check offers my patients is the opportunity to take a holistic approach to their health and wellbeing and detect and treat early signs of disease.”

Dr Steph Dalton – GP at Haven Medical

• 3) Support your health goals – if you are training for an event, want to lose weight or keep your fitness as you age, an advanced wellness and full body checkup will give you valuable insights into what course of action will be most helpful to you.  Understanding your body composition (such as body fat) and any vitamins or minerals you might be deficient or low in, will allow you to make the necessary changes to allow you to meet your health goals.

What does a Haven Medical Advanced Wellness Check Cover:

If you’re in the Bournemouth or Dorset area, a Full-Body Health MOT at Haven Medical is a convenient way to stay proactive about your health. Located on the South Coast in Canford Cliffs, our clinic offers comprehensive wellness checks designed to detect potential health issues early. With our expert team and state-of-the-art facilities, you can feel confident in receiving care close to home. Book your Health MOT today and take the first step toward a healthier future with Haven Medical.