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August 28, 2026

Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in the Arteries? What Labs Can (and Can’t) Tell You

What modest plaque regression means, why stabilization and risk reduction matter, and how blood tests differ from CAC and other imaging.

Some atherosclerotic plaque can regress modestly with intensive, evidence-based management, but “reversal” rarely means that an artery becomes completely plaque-free. In most people, the more important goals are to slow plaque growth, make plaque less […]

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July 24, 2026

Cardiovascular Health and Longevity: How Lab Testing Supports Healthy Aging

How inflammation markers and advanced cardiovascular biomarkers can help identify risk earlier and support healthy aging

Cardiovascular Health and Longevity at a Glance Cardiovascular health describes how effectively your heart and blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout your body. It includes more than the absence of heart disease. Blood pressure, […]

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July 23, 2026

How Often Should People With High Blood Pressure Get Heart Health Screenings?

n evidence-based guide to hypertension blood tests, cardiovascular screening frequency, kidney monitoring, and advanced heart-risk biomarkers.

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, kidney disease, and other complications. Because hypertension can affect several body systems without causing obvious symptoms, ongoing […]

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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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March 19, 2026

The Hidden Danger: Visceral Fat and How Lab Testing Can Help You Take Control

How Hidden Visceral Fat Impacts Your Metabolism — and Why Lab Testing Is the Key to Early Detection

Visceral fat is one of the most important — and most overlooked — factors affecting long-term health. Unlike the fat you can see or pinch under the skin, visceral fat is stored deep inside the […]

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October 28, 2024

Sleep Apnea and Heart Health: The Hidden Connection

Sleep Apnea's Impact on Heart Health: What You Need to Know

Many people often dismiss sleep apnea as merely a cause of loud snoring and disrupted sleep, but this condition has far-reaching implications that extend well beyond the bedroom. Unbeknownst to many, there lies a complex […]

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