50+ wellness: Tests and scans for over 50s
As we get older, we all need to be a little more aware of our health. Although some of it is down to our genes, advancing age, exposure to environmental factors and the cumulative effects of our lifestyle choices are bound to have an impact on our wellbeing.
People in their 30s, 40s and 50s tend to be running around between work, home and family, leaving less time for exercise, relaxation and taking care of health issues.
“Our team will work with you to maintain the best possible health and wellbeing, so that you can continue to enjoy life to the full, whatever your age.”
At The London General Practice, we encourage you to take a step back, take time out to have your health and risk factors assessed and to take timely action. Through a combination of the latest screening techniques and technology, and expert diet and lifestyle advice, we can help you to be proactive about your health whether you are just 50 or you are in your 90s.
Essential cancer screening
Most cancers become more prevalent as people age—the vast majority are diagnosed in people over 60. Unfortunately, too many cancers are still diagnosed late. With modern treatments and surgical techniques, early detection can often make a significant difference to the outcome so it makes sense to undertake regular screening to spot these cancers at a very early stage.
At The London General Practice, we offer comprehensive cancer screening, including colon, prostate, breast, ovarian and lung cancers. We can access the latest, high-tech, cutting-edge diagnostic tests available in Harley Street and its environs, arranging your tests efficiently so that you can get everything done within a day,
“The London General Practice cancer screening programme gives you complete peace of mind.”
Heart health
Heart disease is still a big killer in the UK. Although women are protected to some extent before the menopause, that protection ends as levels of oestrogen drop. Women in the 50+ age group are just as in need of cardiovascular risk assessment and screening as men of the same age.
At The London General Practice, we are able to offer comprehensive cardio-vascular screening, either to identify problems early, or simply to put your mind at rest. These include:
- Blood pressure tests
- ECG heart traces
- EBCT coronary calcium scores
- Cholesterol tests
- Aortic aneurysm scans
- Vitalograph lung function tests
- Chest X-rays
The tests are performed in modern facilities either within LGP or within other hospitals and clinics by friendly professional staff. If heart disease or other problems are identified, we have unrivalled contacts with London’s finest cardiologists and can provide a swift referral so that you can obtain a treatment and follow up plan.
Maintaining a healthy heart is the key to health and wellbeing as you move into middle age and beyond.
Other services for 50+ wellness
- Menopause clinics
- Sexual health screening
- Cholesterol level testing
- Blood pressure testing
- Lung function testing
- Osteoporosis clinics
- Diabetes screening
- Nutritional assessment and advice for weight loss
- Stress counselling and access to alternative therapies
- First class personal care in central London
- Comprehensive range of testing and screening available
- Positive, proactive advice to help you maintain your health
- Specialist heart and cancer care
- Wide range of tests available with fast referral for secondary and tertiary care
- Access to world class facilities
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 50+ WELLNESS, ESSENTIAL CANCER SCREENING AND HEART HEALTH CONTACT US HERE, OR CALL +44 (0)207 935 1000.
Why choose the
London General
Practice?
- First class personal care in central London
- Comprehensive range of testing and screening available
- Positive, proactive advice to help you maintain
your health - Specialist heart and cancer care
- Wide range of tests available with fast referral for secondary and tertiary care
- Access to world class facilities
