September 8, 2012
What is VAP cholesterol? VAP cholesterol is a measurement of many levels of cholesterol and other fats, or lipids, present in the body. Vertical auto profile […]
November 1, 2012
What is the Pancreas? The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and close to the duodenum, the very first part of the small intestine. […]
January 17, 2013
If you have too much cholesterol in your blood, there is an increased risk for heart disease and stroke. The three main lifestyle changes you can […]
February 3, 2013
February is National Heart Month and there will be many articles on how to improve your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease. Note […]
February 9, 2013
So, you had your cholesterol tested recently and some or all of your values are out of the normal range. We always recommend discussing your lab […]
February 23, 2013
In a meta-analysis of 10 chocolate studies, researchers found that eating dark chocolate reduced LDL cholesterol by more than 6 mg/dL. This isn’t a big drop, […]
March 11, 2013
When you get a cholesterol test (Lipid Panel), the results show 5 numbers: 1. Total Cholesterol 2. Triglycerides 3. High Density Lipoprotein 4. Very Low Density […]
September 6, 2013
One of the major causes of natural death in the United States is heart attack and it is believed that about half a million Americans succumb […]
September 8, 2023
The Lp(a) blood test measures the level of lipoprotein(a) in the blood. Lipoprotein(a) is a type of lipoprotein, similar to LDL cholesterol, but with an additional […]