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health22 days ago•7 min saved

Five Under-the-Radar Lab Tests Women 40+ Should Request

Dr. Jennifer Roelands argues that standard wellness panels miss key midlife risks for women and recommends five essential tests: ApoB and Lp(a) for cardiovascular risk; fasting insulin for metabolic health; vitamin D and ferritin for nutrient status; a full thyroid panel (TSH, free T3/T4, antibodies); and free/total testosterone with SHBG to inform treatment decisions. These tests are not usually part of routine panels but enable proactive, precision care during perimenopause; bring this list to your next appointment or order the tests yourself if necessary.

via MindBodyGreen|

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health2 years ago•1 min saved

The Health Benefits of a Vegan Diet: Insights from Identical Twin Studies

A randomized controlled trial involving identical twins found that a healthy vegan diet resulted in significant improvements in LDL cholesterol, fasting insulin levels, and weight loss compared to a healthy omnivore diet. After 8 weeks, the vegan diet group showed a mean decrease of 13.9 mg/dL in LDL-C, a mean decrease of 2.9 μIU/mL in fasting insulin, and a 1.9 kg decrease in body weight. The study suggests that plant-based diets may be recommended by clinicians to reduce cardiometabolic risk factors and align with environmental benefits. However, the study's limitations include a small sample size and a short duration of intervention.

via Medscape|

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