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High cholesterol can cause fatty deposits in your arteries which raises your risk of heart attack or stroke. Since high cholesterol isn’t something you can see or feel, the only way to diagnose high cholesterol is to take a cholesterol blood test. How often do you need a cholesterol test? That depends primarily on your age, weight, lifestyle, and family history. Early detection of high cholesterol can help prevent future heart disease which, if left untreated, can lead to serious events such as stroke or heart attack. Regular cholesterol tests can also determine if medical treatment and lifestyle changes are working to lower cholesterol levels. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of regular cholesterol screening for heart health. What Is a Cholesterol Blood Test? If you want to get a cholesterol screening, you need to take a cholesterol blood test (aka a lipid panel or lipid profile) to measure how much cholesterol and how many triglycerides you have in your blood. Essentiall...

Timely and routine testing of kidney function is the best way to assess how your kidneys are working and diagnose chronic kidney disease (CKD). Being proactive and taking a kidney function test can ensure your kidneys stay healthy and work longer. Kidney function tests— aka renal function tests—are easy and quick at Anna Pharmacy in South London. Schedule your blood test for kidney function in Carshalton , Croydon, Sutton, Wallington, or any of our other 15 branches. If you want to get a better understanding of the risk factors and symptoms of kidney disease, keep reading. What is kidney disease? Kidney disease can affect your body’s ability to control blood pressure, filter excess water from your blood, and clean the blood that flows through your body. It can also slow down vitamin D metabolism that’s needed for strong bones and the production of red blood cells. As a result, excess fluid and waste from blood circulate in the body which can eventually cause health problems, such as h...

The liver has many important purposes and functions within the human body. Iy also has an impressive ability to regenerate itself even after it has been damaged. Without a healthy liver, you can’t get the necessary energy from food or break down proteins and fats. Maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, and exercising regularly are the best ways to ensure that your liver stays healthy . Liver diseases such as hepatitis and cirrhosis can damage the liver and prevent it from functioning properly. If you have symptoms of liver disease, your GP will prescribe a liver function test to determine proper treatment. Anna Pharmacy provides liver function tests in Wallington, Sutton, Hackbridge, and many other branches across London. Keep reading to learn exactly what the liver does, its purpose, and some of the diseases that affect it. What Does the Liver Do? The liver is your body’s largest solid organ and is vital to the body’s immune system, detoxification, and metabolic ...