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How illness changes resting heart rate and HRV
Learn why illness can raise resting heart rate and lower HRV, how to read wearable trends, when to rest, and which warning signs need prompt medical care.
Health markers to re-baseline at 60
Use age 60 to reset baselines for labs, blood pressure, function, cognition, medications, and recovery before small changes compound into larger ones.
Midlife health audit: what to measure before symptoms appear
Build a midlife health audit before symptoms appear with labs, blood pressure, wearables, function, sleep, body composition, and family history.
Heat waves and biological age: who is most vulnerable?
Heat waves and biological age intersect through dehydration, sleep loss, cardiovascular strain, kidney stress, and medications. Learn who is vulnerable.
Male-pattern hair loss and metabolic health: is there a link?
Male-pattern hair loss can overlap with insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular risk. Learn what the evidence means and what labs to check.
High triglycerides but normal ApoB: what should you watch?
High triglycerides normal ApoB can be reassuring for particle count, but it still deserves follow-up. Learn what to repeat and what to check next.
hs-CRP high once: when should you repeat the test?
One high hs-CRP result is not a diagnosis. Learn when to repeat the test, what can cause a temporary spike, and when to call your clinician.
LDL particle number vs ApoB: when advanced lipid tests disagree
LDL particle number vs ApoB explained: why advanced lipid tests can disagree, when ApoB is usually clearer, and what to ask your clinician.
ApoB target by risk level: how low is low enough?
ApoB target by risk level depends on your ASCVD profile, not a lab flag. See practical cutoffs, treatment context, and what to discuss with your clinician.