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A woman in her kitchen closing her eyes and resting her head in her hand, looking fatigued, a possible symptom of abnormal MCV levels.

What is MCV in a blood test and what are the symptoms?

February 02, 2026
MCV stands for mean corpuscular volume and it measures the average size of your red blood cells.
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A woman stretching by a body of water after doing an outdoor workout to help improve insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance: What is it and what does it mean?

February 02, 2026
You’ve probably heard the term “insulin resistance,” but what does it really mean—and why should you care?.
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Two men holding water bottles and walking outside together, discussing prostate cancer and the importance of PSA testing.

Prostate cancer and PSA testing: Why early detection matters

February 02, 2026
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States—second only to skin cancer.
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A man going for a run outside to help improve heart health and reduce heart disease risk.

Is ApoB or LDL-C a better predictor of heart risk?

February 02, 2026
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States.
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A woman wearing a black t-shirt and pink pants, embodying a commitment to health and wellness for the New Year.

New Year's resolutions: 5 ways to boost your health and wellness goals

January 06, 2026
Your health is unique to you, and your 2026 New Year wellness resolutions should be too. The start of a new year brings fresh motivation to improve your health.
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A man and woman share a laugh while being active outdoors on the beach.

How FSA and HSA funds can help you stay healthy

December 17, 2025
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) can be great ways to save money on healthcare.
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A man jogging with two women outside holding water bottles, discussing the connection between leptin resistance and weight loss.

Leptin & weight loss: How does it impact your hunger?

December 16, 2025
Leptin is often called the “satiety hormone” because it helps your brain regulate long-term hunger and energy balance.
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A close-up of a band-aid on a person’s arm after receiving a Tdap vaccine.

Understanding tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine

December 16, 2025
Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are serious bacterial infections that can lead to life-threatening complications.
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A woman eating alone at a restaurant looking at her phone, looking up what uric acid levels mean for kidney health.

Understanding uric acid levels: Causes and health impacts

December 16, 2025
Uric acid might not be something you think about every day, but it can be important in health.
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A group of friends eating meals together, discussing the difference between metabolism and metabolic health.

Metabolism and metabolic health: What they mean and why they matter

December 16, 2025
Did you know that about one-third of U.S. adults have metabolic syndrome—a condition that raises your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes?
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