Why your 'normal' lab results may not be optimal for longevity, according to a doctor

Peak healthspan usually requires more than just average numbers.
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Why “normal range” doesn’t always mean healthy on your lab results

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 ...
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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...
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What Are Normal Ammonia Levels and Why Do They Matter?

Higher than normal blood ammonia levels are called hyperammonemia. Acceptable levels depend on age and sex but range from about 42 µg/dL in infants to 200 µg/dL adults assigned male at birth. When you ...

Can You Get A Heart Attack Despite Normal Blood, Lipid And Sugar Tests? A Cardiologist Explains

Routine blood tests cannot fully guarantee heart safety as hidden arterial plaques may rupture causing heart attacks.