Heart health guides

CT angiogram

What is a coronary CT angiogram?

A coronary CT angiogram shows soft plaque, calcified plaque, and blockages in your heart arteries. Here's when to get one and what the results mean.

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What is LDL cholesterol?

LDL is the most widely measured heart-risk marker. Your target depends on your calcium score. Here's what the number means and how to lower it.

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What is Lp(a)?

Lp(a) is a genetic cholesterol particle that 1 in 5 people have elevated. Diet and exercise don't lower it. Here's what to do if yours is high.

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What is ApoB?

ApoB counts every particle that causes plaque. It's more accurate than LDL and should be on every cholesterol panel. Here's what your number means.

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What are triglycerides?

High triglycerides are a sign of insulin resistance. They're one of the most responsive numbers to diet and exercise. Here's what yours means.

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Understanding blood pressure

High blood pressure damages your artery walls and doubles your heart attack risk. Here's what the numbers mean and how to get yours under control.

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What is diastolic blood pressure?

Diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading. Here's what it means and when it matters most.

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Understanding resting heart rate

Your resting heart rate is one of the simplest fitness and heart-health signals you can track. Here's what it means and how to lower it.

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What is heart rate variability?

Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in time between your heartbeats — a window into recovery, stress, and autonomic health.

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Blood sugar

What is HbA1c?

HbA1c shows your average blood sugar over three months. It's how diabetes is diagnosed. But insulin resistance can damage your arteries before HbA1c rises.

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Blood sugar

What is fasting blood sugar?

Fasting glucose measures your blood sugar after not eating overnight. Normal doesn't always mean safe. Here's what to watch for.

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Blood sugar

What is a continuous glucose monitor?

A continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a small sensor that tracks your blood sugar in real time. Here's how it works and who benefits from one.

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Body composition

What is visceral fat?

Visceral fat wraps around your organs and drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and heart disease. Here's how to measure it and reduce it.

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Body composition

What is waist-to-height ratio?

Keep your waist below half your height. This simple rule predicts heart disease risk better than BMI. Here's how to measure and what to do if you're above.

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Body composition

What is a DEXA scan?

A DEXA scan is a short, low-radiation scan that gives you a precise breakdown of body fat, muscle, and bone — including visceral fat.

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