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Category: Genetic Disorders

July 1, 2026

Elevated Lp(a): What It Means for Your Heart and How to Take Control

Understand your inherited lipoprotein(a) level, the cardiovascular risks it may signal, and the lab tests that help complete your heart-health picture.

Lipoprotein(a), usually written as Lp(a), is an inherited cholesterol-carrying particle that can increase the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and calcific aortic valve stenosis. Unlike LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, […]

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August 24, 2025

Extreme Heat & Aging: Best Lab Tests to Stay Ahead

Heat, Hydration, and Healthy Aging: how high temperatures drive inflammation, strain your heart, kidneys, and hormones—and the lab tests that catch problems early

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense. Beyond the immediate risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, chronic exposure to extreme heat can accelerate biological (epigenetic) aging. How? By nudging multiple body systems out of balance—fluids and electrolytes, cardiovascular and kidney function, metabolism, hormones, […]

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