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Welcome to the Longevity Hub, your space to explore science-backed insights on health, genetics, and wellbeing. Discover the latest research, expert guidance, and practical tools designed to help you understand your body and live a longer, healthier life.

Gut Microbiome

What Your Gut Microbiome Says About Your Skin Health

What Your Gut Microbiome Says About Your Skin Health

Your skin is a reflection of what’s happening inside your body-especially in your gut. While topical skincare can help manage surface symptoms, the true root of chronic skin concerns often lies within the gut microbiome. Research continues to show that...

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Debunking the 4 Biggest Myths About Gut Health

Debunking the 4 Biggest Myths About Gut Health

Gut health has become one of the most talked-about topics in modern wellness, but it’s still widely misunderstood. Many believe that as long as they’re not experiencing digestive issues, their gut is healthy. Others assume that taking probiotics is the...

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The Hidden Impact of Gut Health on Your Mind and Body

The Hidden Impact of Gut Health on Your Mind and Body

Many people turn to supplements, workouts, or sleep hacks to boost energy, improve mental clarity, or strengthen their immune system. But growing research reveals that one of the most powerful influences on overall health is your gut microbiome. This ecosystem...

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Five Signs Your Gut Microbiome May Be Out of Balance

Five Signs Your Gut Microbiome May Be Out of Balance

Your gut microbiome-the community of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms in your digestive tract-plays a crucial role in your overall health. From digestion and immunity to mental clarity and metabolism, a healthy gut is foundational to feeling your...

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Your Gut Health Holds the Key to Your Well-being. Here’s Why You Should Test It

Your Gut Health Holds the Key to Your Well-being. Here’s Why You Should Test It

Your Gut Holds the Key to Your Wellbeing: Here’s Why You Should Test It When was the last time you thought about your gut health? If you’re like most people, probably not often enough. But what if we told you...

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Oral Microbiome

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The Hidden Link Between Oral Bacteria and Heart Health

The Hidden Link Between Oral Bacteria and Heart Health

How Oral Health Affects Heart Health Your mouth may seem disconnected from your heart, but scientific research reveals a powerful link between oral bacteria and cardiovascular health. The oral microbiome-the diverse community of microbes that live on your teeth, gums,...

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The Oral Gut Microbiome Axis: How Mouth Bacteria Impact Digestion, Immunity and Ageing

The Oral Gut Microbiome Axis: How Mouth Bacteria Impact Digestion, Immunity and Ageing

The oral microbiome-the diverse microbial community living in your mouth-is more than just a dental concern. It plays a central role in your immune function, gut health, and even your biological ageing. At Phenome Longevity, we explore this connection through...

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How Your Diet Shapes the Oral Microbiome

How Your Diet Shapes the Oral Microbiome

Every time you eat, you’re not only feeding yourself-you’re also feeding the billions of bacteria in your mouth. This community, known as the oral microbiome, includes both helpful and harmful microorganisms that interact with your teeth, gums, and saliva. When...

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Vaginal Microbiome

The Role of the Vaginal Microbiome in Preventing and Treating Bacterial Vaginosis

Understanding Bacterial Vaginosis and Vaginal Microbiome Imbalance Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal condition among women of reproductive age, affecting millions globally. It occurs when there is a disruption in the vaginal microbiome, allowing harmful bacteria to outnumber...

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Vaginal Bacteria and Hormones: How Menopause Impacts the Microbiome

Understanding the Link Between Hormones and the Vaginal Microbiome Your vaginal microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that changes throughout life-and hormones play a major role in shaping it. During the reproductive years, high oestrogen levels support a Lactobacillus-dominant microbiome, which...

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How the Vaginal Microbiome Shapes Women’s Health Across Life Stages

What Is the Vaginal Microbiome? The vaginal microbiome is a diverse and dynamic ecosystem of bacteria that plays a vital role in women’s reproductive health, immune function, and overall wellbeing. Dominated primarily by Lactobacillus species, this microbiome maintains a slightly...

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Comprehensive Genomic Testing

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How Your Genes Can Guide Smarter Health Choices

Why One-Size-Fits-All Wellness Doesn’t Work In today’s world of wellness trends and health fads, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Keto or Mediterranean? High-intensity workouts or long walks? Magnesium or melatonin for sleep? The truth is, no two...

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Why Genetic Testing Is the Future of Preventative Health

Understanding the Power of Your DNA Every cell in your body carries the blueprint for your health-your DNA. It determines how your body responds to food, medication, stress, and even ageing. Until recently, these genetic insights were available only in...

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Unlock Your DNA: How Comprehensive Genomic Testing Can Transform Your Health

What Is a Comprehensive Genomic Test? A comprehensive genomic test is a powerful tool that decodes your DNA to uncover genetic variations that influence your health, traits, and disease risk. Unlike basic ancestry tests or single-gene screens, Phenome Longevity’s genomic...

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Newborn Screening

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What Happens If You Skip Newborn Screening? The Hidden Risks of Missed Diagnoses

When a baby is born, everything about them seems perfect - ten fingers, ten toes, a strong cry, a healthy heartbeat. But beneath the surface, certain genetic, metabolic, and endocrine conditions may already be present-completely undetectable without proper screening. For...

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How Newborn Genetic Screening Can Shape a Healthier Future From Day One

Every child is born with a unique genetic blueprint-one that holds the key to their growth, development, and future wellbeing. With the rise of precision medicine, more parents are turning to newborn genetic screening tests to gain critical insights during...

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Why Newborn Screening Test is Essential for Lifelong Health

As a new parent, your top priority is protecting your baby’s health-today and for years to come. That’s where newborn genetic screening plays a critical role. Early detection of hidden conditions can empower you with life-saving information and allow for...

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Sports Performance

What Your DNA Says About Your Athletic Potential

Understanding the Genetic Blueprint of Performance Why do some people excel in endurance sports like marathon running, while others thrive in power-based disciplines such as sprinting or weightlifting? The answer lies not just in training or mindset - but in...

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How DNA Testing Can Improve Your Fitness, Diet & Sleep

Personalised Health Starts with Your DNA What if your body came with an instruction manual? With a sports performance DNA test, it nearly does. Your DNA holds powerful insights into how you respond to training, process nutrients, recover from workouts,...

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How a Sports Performance DNA Test Can Transform Your Training

Athletic performance is no longer just about hard work and discipline-it’s also about data. In the age of personalised health, genetic testing has emerged as a game-changer for anyone serious about fitness, from elite athletes to weekend warriors. Your DNA...

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Carrier Screening

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Should You Test for Genetic Conditions Before Conception? A Guide for Future Parents

Understanding Genetic Carrier Screening Before Pregnancy Planning to have a baby is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you can make. But alongside nursery ideas and name lists, there’s one conversation that often gets overlooked - genetic carrier...

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Is Carrier Screening Covered by NHS?

Carrier screening is a powerful genetic test that identifies whether a person carries a gene variant that could lead to a genetic condition in their child. For couples planning a family, this screening can provide crucial insights-especially if both partners...

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Why Carrier Screening Is One of the Smartest Investments You Can Make

When planning for a child, many parents-to-be focus on baby names, nurseries, and prenatal vitamins - but genetic carrier screening often gets overlooked. It’s easy to think, “I feel healthy, my partner does too, so we must be fine.” But...

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