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  • A woman sitting on the floor reading.
    community health-insights
    5 minute read

    Why we don't test for cortisol

    Just because other companies sell something doesn’t mean we will, and that’s why cortisol tests aren't in our standard range. Our team of trained doctors decides which tests to include through a rigorous process, evaluating the latest research and collaborating with experts.
  • An image of Lauren Colenso Semple.
    the method-podcast
    43 minute read

    Strength training for women with Lauren Colenso-Semple

    Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple, a researcher in female physiology and strength training, joins Greg and Charlie to unpack the science of how women should actually train across the lifespan.
  • A woman using her phone outdoors.
    research roundup
    5 minute read

    Can AI actually help with your health? What it does well, and where it falls short

    Why am I so tired all the time? Is this supplement actually doing anything? Should I be worried about my cholesterol? At some point, most of us have typed questions like this into a search engine. And if you're doing that now, you're likely seeing an AI summary right at the top of your results. You might even be putting your question straight to an AI chatbot like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
  • Pouring coffee into two mugs
    research roundup
    8 minute read

    Is coffee actually good for you? Here's what the research says

    If you're a fan of coffee, you may feel like nothing beats a hot mug first thing. Whether it's providing a caffeine-infused kickstart or a rousing aroma, it's often a vital part of morning rituals.
  • A person checking their blood test results.
    blood tests
    4 minute read

    How optimal blood test ranges work: Thriva’s approach

    You get your blood test results back. Everything’s “normal.” But what does that actually mean, and is normal the same as good?
  • A woman gardening outdoors.
    research roundup
    6 minute read

    The health benefits of spending time in nature and how much you really need

    Has spring finally sprung? With the days getting longer, there are more possibilities for getting outside — and even a few minutes of fresh air might be more beneficial than you think.
  • An image of podcast hosts Charlie and Greg.
    the method-podcast
    38 minute read

    Q&A: Fat loss, cholesterol, caffeine, and beating jet lag

    In this special Q&A episode, Charlie and Greg answer your most-asked questions spanning nutrition, caffeine, and sleep.
  • A scientist running DNA methylation lab tests.
    community health-insights
    5 minute read

    Why we don't offer DNA methylation testing

    The idea is undoubtedly exciting—a DNA test to unlock your genetic blueprint, providing clear instructions on what supplements to take and how to eat. But the reality is that DNA methylation tests have critical limitations, and they may not deliver what they promise. 
  • A woman swimming outdoors.
    womens health
    6 minute read

    How hormones affect your energy levels

    There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix. You wake up exhausted, your concentration dips before lunch, and you can’t quite explain why.
  • A man smiling and walking along a beach
    research roundup
    7 minute read

    Do optimists really live longer?

    How optimistic do you feel right now? The world is a messy place at the moment, and anyone could be excused a little pessimism every time they look at what’s happening in the news cycle.
  • Two people in bed scrolling on their phones.
    research roundup
    7 minute read

    What happens to your brain when you swap scrolling for reading?

    I'll just have a quick look on Instagram, you think, as you open the app and begin scrolling. In the space of what feels like a few cat videos, an hour has gone and you're wondering where the morning went.
  • An image of Dr Lucia Aronica on a blue background
    the method-podcast
    19 minute read

    The truth about personalised nutrition with Dr Lucia Aronica

    Dr. Lucia Aronica, an epigenetics and nutrigenomics scientist at Stanford University School of Medicine, discusses why personalised nutrition matters, and what the evidence actually shows about whether one-size-fits-all healthy eating really works.
  • A group of people running.
    heart health
    2 minute read

    Why ApoB matters more than LDL cholesterol

    If you're tracking your cholesterol, you might be missing an important number. While LDL has been the gold standard for decades, a growing body of research suggests ApoB is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease risk.
  • A man rock climbing.
    the method-podcast
    3 minute read

    Why astronauts lose muscle faster and what it can teach us about ageing

    "We usually say the six months in space are more or less like 10 years on Earth," explained Dr Filippo Ongaro, a physician who worked with the European Space Agency. The accelerated bone and muscle loss these astronauts experience provides unique insight into how we can stay strong as we age.
  • A woman eating a salad with vegetables and salmon.
    community health-insights
    6 minute read

    You are what you eat, but does it show up in your blood?

    You can see what’s on your plate, but you can’t see what’s in your blood. We analysed anonymised blood test data from Thriva users to find out how what you eat really shows up in your blood and whether supplements are closing the gaps.
  • research roundup
    6 minute read

    Can a few minutes of sprinting really change your fitness?

    Life gets busy, your week fills up, and the run you’d planned doesn’t happen. By Sunday, you’re trying to cram a week’s worth of exercise into one session. 
  • Dr Vishal Shah sitting on a sofa.
    the method-podcast
    3 minute read

    How to measure your health with Dr Vishal Shah

    Dr Vishal Shah, Thriva's Chief Medical Officer and a GP by background, explains why establishing a baseline is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health, and how to actually do it.
  • A woman's back while she does yoga.
    research roundup
    5 minute read

    Can yoga actually change your brain?

    You might’ve felt post-yoga clarity: the sense that your mind has gone quiet and your focus has sharpened.
  • research roundup
    4 minute read

    Can food tracking be a useful short-term tool for long-term insights?

    Most of us have a surprisingly inaccurate picture of what we actually eat. Research consistently shows that dietary recall is unreliable: people forget items, misjudge portions, and sometimes report foods they never consumed. 
  • blood tests
    4 minute read

    How we make sure your home blood test results are accurate & reliable

    Our home blood tests are clinically validated to produce results equivalent to a venous blood draw at your GP. The difference is in how the sample is collected, not in the accuracy of the result.