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Learn how to advocate for your own health
Short, practical articles on the tests worth asking for, how to prepare for a walk-in visit, and what preventive care actually catches. New posts every two weeks.
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How to measure your blood pressure at home (and why you should)
One reading at the clinic isn't enough. Here's how to build a real picture of your blood pressure with a $40 cuff.
Heart healthHome monitoring - ·7 min read
The screenings that matter in your 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s
A decade-by-decade look at the tests that catch the biggest killers early — colonoscopy, mammogram, AAA ultrasound, and more.
ScreeningsBy age - ·5 min read
Why routine bloodwork matters — even when you feel fine
Most of the conditions that shorten adult lives are silent for years. Bloodwork is how you catch them early.
BloodworkPrevention - ·6 min read
Walk-in clinic without a family doctor: a beginner's checklist
You don't need a GP to stay on top of preventive care — but you do need to walk in prepared. Here's how to start.
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- Cholesterol numbers, decoded: LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and ApoBYour lipid panel has five numbers that actually matter. Here's what each one tells you about your heart-attack risk.
- HbA1c: the test that catches diabetes before you know you have itA single blood draw shows your average blood sugar over three months. Here's how to read the result and what to do next.
- Tired, cold, or gaining weight? When to ask for a thyroid testThyroid problems are common, easy to test for, and often missed. Here's what to notice and how to ask.