Health Markers

  • Understanding Systolic Blood Pressure

    Blood pressure is the first sign for you to delve into your cardiovascular health problems. There are two types of pressure namely - systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is the better tool to predict cardiovascular risk out of the two. Read on to understand blood pressur... View Post

  • Heart Rate Variability

    The metric that's making rounds among health enthusiasts currents is Heart Rate Variability. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a very telling indicator of your body's overall well-being. In this article, we'll dive deep into what heart rate variability is, why it matters, and how you can use it to ... View Post

  • Understanding the Apolipoprotein A1 (Apo A1) Test

    For most of you who are not well-versed in medical terms, the Apolipoprotein A-1 might seem foreign. But turns out, this is a crucial test which is meant to measure the levels of Apo A1. Apo A1 is a protein component containing high levels of lipoprotein cholesterol aka “good cholesterol! One has... View Post

  • HDL Cholesterol

      HDL cholesterol or High density lipoprotein cholesterol is a vital health biomarker for overall longevity and wellbeing. It is important to check the HDL cholesterol normal range so that you're able to track any heart health risk through blood testing. HDL cholesterol helps in carrying the... View Post

  • LDL Cholesterol

    LDL or low density lipoprotein cholesterol carries the cholesterol particles throughout the body to ensure that various functions of the body are optimal. From building healthy cells to ensuring hormone production, there are several important processes that depend on healthy cholesterol flow thro... View Post

  • Triglycerides

    Triglycerides are used as a source of energy for the body as they flow trough the system after being metabolized through your food. Your VLDL cholesterol particles (very low density lipoprotein) carry triglycerides to your tissues, after which your body rele... View Post

  • HDL Cholesterol

    HDL cholesterol or High density lipoprotein cholesterol is a vital health biomarker for overall longevity and wellbeing. It is important to check the HDL cholesterol normal range so that you're able to track any heart health risk through blood testing. HDL c... View Post

  • Total Cholesterol

    Checking the total cholesterol levels regularly can give you a precise idea of how well your cardiovascular system is functioning. It is an essential biomarker to check for heart disease and to understand what you need to do to improve your cardiovascular system. The total cholesterol biomarker i... View Post