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The lipid panel is a profile of the human body’s lipids to monitor abnormalities such as high chole...

Cholesterol levels are an important indicator of overall health. It is well established that high cholesterol and heart disease are connected. Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (‘bad&rs...

While Lisinopril is very effective at reducing blood pressure, protecting kidney function and in some cases, i...

Prediabetes is very prevalent and carries significant risk of turning into type 2 diabetes. The dangers of type 2 diabetes can be avoided by getting blood glucose tested early and making simple lifest...

Obesity means you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that’s above 30. You can use a BMI calculator to work out your score, or another simple way to check for obesity is to measure your waist. Men with...

Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels (glucose dissolved in your body) are more than normal but still less those of a diabetic. Glucose is vital for every human body and serves us with energy thro...

When you exercise, your heart rate increases and can vary depending on the exercise intensity.  Therefore, it is often more relevant to measure your resting heart rate - the number of times your ...

Amlodipine (Norvasc) is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. It does this by opening up the blood vessels to improve your blood flow. However, it can also come with some unpleasant side effects. T...