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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emilie Lavinia

I tried the viral £300 body scan that promises to help you avoid illness – here’s why I think it’s worth it

When I set about forecasting the biggest health and wellness trends for 2025, preventative healthcare came up time and again. This is the idea that by being incredibly body literate and taking steps to understand the state of your health now, you can avoid illness later.

I’ve spoken with scores of doctors and health professionals who are passionate about educating the public about ways to prevent ill health and maintain a healthy body and mind. These experts believe that by making small changes and testing health markers regularly, we can live longer and avoid having to rely on imperfect public healthcare solutions that might let us down.

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