DIY TESTS that could save your life

We service our cars and our boilers to keep them running smoothly, so why not our bodies?

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Cervical cancer

Every year, more than 3,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with cervical cancer but, despite this, more than a million skip their screenings. An at-home HPV test doesn't replace the need for one, but could help if you're worried you may have this common sexually transmitted infection - women with high-risk strains of the HPV virus are more likely to develop cervical cancer. An HPV test only requires you to collect a sample from your vagina, which is then sent back to the lab for analysis.

EYE TEST

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can cause you to lose central vision. Cover one eye, then the other - looking at a door frame. If there are gaps or kinks when it should be straight, see a GP or optometrist.

Healthy arteries