Why Tracking Lab Results Over Time Is Essential to Your Health
Introduction A single lab result is a snapshot. The real story emerges when you track results over months and years. Here’s why that matters. You get your labs done at your annual physical, glance at the results with your doctor, and then what? The paper goes in a drawer and you forget about it until […]
Why ‘Normal’ Isn’t Always Your Normal: Understanding Personalized Health Ranges
Introduction Population averages aren’t personalized medicine. Your optimal health numbers may differ from the standard ranges your doctor uses. You get your labs back and they say ‘normal.’ Your doctor says ‘everything looks fine.’ But are they actually fine for you? This is where personalized medicine diverges from population-based medicine. The normal range on your […]