HEALTHY MIND
HEALTHY BODY
ASSESSMENT
Our combined Healthy Mind Healthy Body Assessment is specifically designed to consider both your general wellbeing, as well as a mind assessment focused on detecting early signs of cognitive impairment or memory issues.
The package responds to the knowledge that early diagnosis, and access to the best treatments for memory and other cognitive symptoms, improves outcomes with current evidence showing that at least 30% of dementia in the UK is the result of modifiable risk factors.
Health factors which can affect cognitive performance include – blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, cholesterol, and can be modified by changes to:
- Physical activity
- Nutrition
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Mood, anxiety, sleep
This combined assessment is suitable for anyone who has concerns about their memory as well as their general health. it is particularly suitable for:
- Anyone experiencing significant memory difficulties and who wishes to understand the reasons for this
- Anyone seeking to check their current health status, or get advice regarding a general issue with their health
The Package Comprises
A 30 minute clinical examination to determine your general health and fitness:
- Assessing your BMI and body fat percentage, determining your ideal weight
- Visual acuity and colour blindness test
- Audiology hearing test function
- Spirometry to assess how well your lungs are working
- A wide screen blood profile laboratory test assessing the overall function of the body organs, including liver and kidney function and full blood count, as well as many other factors
- Laboratory test for vitamin deficiencies such as B12, folate, iron and Vitamin D which play a vital part in overall health and wellbeing
- Tests for thyroid deficiency which can result in numerous issues effecting the bodies metabolism including anxiety, weight loss, weight gain, tiredness or depression
- Urinalysis checking for 10 parameters, including signs of infection, kidney disease, PH and signs of diabetes. MSU laboratory analysis of urine sample to diagnosis for specific urinary tract infections
- Diabetic profile to check for type 1 and 2 diabetes, measuring glucose HbA1 levels
- A discrete sexual health profile through blood testing (optional)
A 60 minute medical consultation with a Doctor, covering:
- Your own medical history and background, family medical history, social history, occupational history and lifestyle in order to determine any hereditary, social or work related factors which may influence your health
- Detailed examination by the Doctor including the heart, lungs, abdomen, central nervous system, skin, ear, nose and throat, pulse rate and blood pressure at rest. We provide you plenty of time to ask questions or discuss any particular concerns or issues
- A review of your health questionnaires and a review of the initial findings from the clinical examination
An MRI brain scan:
- Using MRI technology to measure brain activity by monitoring blood flow in the brain. The scan can also be used to determine the effects of a stroke, head or brain injury, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s
A consultation with a memory specialist including:
- An interview and examination by a recognised cognitive expert who will review the results of your MRI, blood tests and questionnaires, to identify possible causes of memory difficulties.
- Cognitive assessment
- Brain lifestyle assessment with tailored feedback
You will then have a follow up appointment:
- This will be with the same doctor as your first assessment appointment, to discuss all results and what they mean, and the different options moving forward. You will receive a full report on all findings and recommendations to take away with you
(Note: during your initial medical assessment your Doctor may recommend additional tests specific to your health concerns, e.g. cancer risk, cardiovascular risk, lungs – dependent on your medical history and family background – please discuss these at the time of booking or with your Doctor at your first appointment)
The assessment is undertaken over 2 days with the initial assessment, blood tests and MRI being undertaken at the initial appointment; and the memory assessment at a subsequent appointment once the initial results of the MRI and bloods have been received.
