Discover articles on blood values, health and prevention. Clear, well-sourced explanations that help you understand your blood test and your results better.
A raised CRP says there is inflammation, not where. Read the normal values, the difference with hs-CRP, and how fast CRP falls again after an infection.
A clear table of normal ranges for the most-measured blood values, plus how to read a value just outside range. Always compare with the range on your own result.
More active people track their blood to age well. Learn which markers keep coming back, as context and not a guarantee,...
Do you slump around 2 or 3pm? Learn whether your blood sugar plays a part, what is normal and what you can try yourself...
CRP and ESR both measure inflammation, but not the same way. Learn how they differ, why they complement each other and w...
Does muscle cramp really come from a magnesium deficiency? The evidence is mixed. Learn what magnesium, potassium and so...
Coffee and caffeine can temporarily affect some blood values. Learn what unfiltered coffee may do to your cholesterol an...
Brain fog is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Learn which blood values such as B12, vitamin D and ferritin can give insight,...
Your calendar age is fixed; your biological age is not. Learn what biological age is, which blood values relate to it, a...
Your kidneys and blood pressure influence each other in two directions. Learn how high blood pressure can strain your ki...
Tired, performing worse and often ill? Learn what overtraining is, which signals fit it, and how blood values such as CK...
Why do women feel tired more often? Learn which causes play a part, from iron loss to hormones, and which blood values c...
hs-CRP is a more sensitive CRP test that measures the low range precisely. Learn how it differs from regular CRP and how...
For some blood values fasting is common, for others no longer needed. Learn when fasting makes sense and how to prepare.