Jan 21, 2026 · Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here's why triglycerides matter — and what to do if your triglycerides are too high.

Jan 23, 2025 · C-reactive protein, also called CRP, is a protein made by the liver. The level of CRP increases when there's inflammation in the body. A simple blood test can check your C-reactive …

Dec 24, 2025 · Ideal blood pressure is categorized as normal. Increased blood pressure may be categorized as elevated, stage 1 or stage 2 depending on the specific numbers. A diagnosis of high …

Mar 7, 2025 · High cholesterol can be inherited. That means it can pass from parents to children through genes. But high cholesterol often is the result of lifestyle choices such as not getting enough …

Worried about QT interval prolongation? This online evidence based resource will help guide you how to measure the QT interval and calculate the QTc value with an easy to use calculator which takes into …

Jul 18, 2025 · Hyponatremia is the term used when your blood sodium is too low. Learn about symptoms, causes and treatment of this potentially dangerous condition.

Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, behave and manage your feelings. A mental health condition may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling, or behaving cause …

Feb 29, 2024 · Hypertension can be diagnosed by performing careful and repeated measures of the blood pressure. Blood pressure categories include normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic …

Nov 7, 2024 · People who have higher levels of HDL cholesterol often are at lower risk of heart attack and stroke.

Jul 23, 2024 · If you have high blood pressure, you may wonder if you need to take medicine to treat it. But lifestyle changes play a vital role in treating high blood pressure. Controlling blood pressure with …