31 May

Stress and Magnesium Levels: When Magnesium May Really Be the Problem

Magnesium is often mentioned in conversations about stress, fatigue, poor sleep, and irritability. It's easy to get the impression that any...

How to prepare a child for a blood draw without fear and stress

30 May

How to prepare a child for blood sampling to avoid injury

For a child, blood sampling is often scary not only because of the injection itself, but also because of the unknown, the anticipation, and the feeling of losing control. Good...

check-up for men after 30 and preventive examinations

28 May

Check-up for men after 30: why it's important

After 30 years, many men still feel healthy and postpone preventive examinations “for later.” Usually the logic is simple: if nothing...

A lab technician in a mask analyzes the results of a complete blood count in the laboratory, the leukocyte formula and left and right shift are shown on the monitor.

27 May

Leukocyte blood count: decoding, norms by age and what changes in the analysis indicate

When we are faced with a feeling of unwellness, infection, or unexplained weakness, the first thing the doctor orders is a complete blood count (CBC) with...

sports check-up before starting training

26 May

Sports check-up: what to check before starting training

Starting to exercise is a good decision at almost any age. Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes...

Testosterone tests and proper preparation for blood sampling

24 May

Testosterone tests: how to prepare for accurate results

A testosterone test seems simple: go to the lab, get your blood drawn, and get a number. But in reality, things are a little more complicated with this test....

pregnancy vitamin analysis and doctor's consultation

22 May

What vitamins are checked during pregnancy: clear for expectant mothers

During pregnancy, the topic of vitamins becomes very sensitive. Almost every woman wants to be sure that her baby is getting everything she needs, and...