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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment: Beyond Traditional Cholesterol Tests

For decades, GPs have primarily relied on standard lipid panels—especially LDL cholesterol—to gauge heart disease risk. However, a growing body of research indicates that apolipoprotein B100 (apoB100) can provide a more detailed and accurate view of cardiovascular health. By assessing the total number of atherogenic particles in circulation, apoB100 uncovers hidden risk that LDL cholesterol tests can miss.

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Can Our Gut Microbiome Protect Us from Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that gradually impairs memory, thinking, and everyday functioning over time. 

As the most common form of dementia, it is one of Australia’s most pressing health challenges. Recent statistics indicate that over 433,300 Australians currently live with dementia—and this number could nearly double by 2054 if effective interventions are not found.

The profound personal and societal impacts of Alzheimer’s disease have spurred scientists to explore new avenues for early diagnosis and treatment.

One exciting frontier is the gut–brain axis, a complex communication network linking our digestive system to our brain. Emerging evidence from peer-reviewed research suggests that our gut microbiome may not only influence brain health but might also help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.

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A Landmark Genetic Study on Depression:  What It Means for Diagnosis and Treatment

A groundbreaking new study has identified hundreds of genetic variants associated with depression, offering deeper insights into the biology behind the condition and raising hopes for improved diagnosis and treatment in the future. This is a massive step forward for everyone, not just those suffering from mental health disorders but due to the effects it can have on everyone around you.

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Supercharging Your Body’s ‘Factory’: How Nutrients Turbocharge Healing Peptides

Picture your body as a high-tech factory: In youth, everything runs at full tilt, generating the components you need for day-to-day life. Over the years, however, the machinery can start to creak and production lags. Enter peptides like BPC 157, TB 500, and CJC/Ipamorelin—a specialized repair team poised to restore and optimize biological processes. But even expert crews need a top-notch work environment to truly excel. That’s where targeted nutrients come in, helping peptides operate at their best.

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