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Should I take a lipid lowering agent?

Whether or not to take a lipid-lowering agent, such as a statin, depends on several factors including your individual health profile, cardiovascular risk factors, and discussions with your healthcare provider. Consider taking a lipid-lowering agent if: You have high cholesterol levels, particularly LDL cholesterol (often referred to as “bad” cholesterol), which puts you at increased

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vo2 max testing and longevity

 VO2 max testing measures the maximum amount of oxygen an individual can utilize during intense exercise, reflecting their aerobic fitness level. While there’s no direct evidence linking VO2 max testing to longevity, several indirect associations suggest its potential role in predicting overall health and lifespan. Higher VO2 max levels are often associated with better cardiovascular

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Benefits of Telemedicine

Telemedicine, which means “healing at a distance,” allows health care professionals to gauge, diagnose and treat patients at a distance using telecommunications technology. This approach is becoming an increasingly important part of the American healthcare infrastructure and a quickly growing part of healthcare delivery. There are currently about 200 telemedicine networks, with 3,500 service sites

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