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Articles about Hyperlipidemia
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How to Read Your Lab Results: CBC, Blood Sugar, and Cholesterol Explained
You got your results back, three values are flagged, and your follow-up is in two weeks. This is a plain-language guide to the numbers on a standard Philippine lab report — what CBC, FBS, HbA1c, lipid profile, and creatinine mean, and which flags actually matter.
Annual Physical Exam in the Philippines: What's Included, What It Costs
A basic annual physical exam runs about ₱1,000 and an executive package can pass ₱15,000 — and the difference is not always worth the money. Here is what a standard APE actually includes, which tests matter at your age, how to prepare, and what to do with the results.
High Cholesterol: Diet and Lifestyle Changes That Work
High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease. Learn which foods to eat and avoid, and lifestyle changes that can naturally lower your cholesterol levels.