Total cholesterol levels of 125-200 mg/dL are optimal for heart health. Genetics, diet, activity levels, smoking, and excessive drinking can affect your cholesterol levels. Regular exercise and a ...
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Dear Doctor: Can having blood drawn in a different lab have this much impact on cholesterol levels?
I’m a 74-year-old male in good health. My lab work has been pretty consistent over several years. My cholesterol level is ...
My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...
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Always ask your doctor these 5 questions about your lab results, according to a physician
Dr. Cedrek McFadden, a board-certified colorectal and general surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience at Prisma ...
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Dear Doctor: Is there a difference in how blood test results are calculated from one lab to another?
I’m a 74-year-old male in good health. My lab work has been pretty consistent over several years. My cholesterol level is ...
Your doctor says everything looks fine, but you still feel terrible. The problem might not be your health but how labs define “normal.” Understanding the difference between normal and optimal could ...
Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we'll explain the difference between "good" and "bad" shortly), and if you have too much of the kind that ...
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