Smoking tobacco is an extremely unhealthy habit that can have serious consequences on one\'s health. Most people start smoking or using tobacco fairly early and find it difficult to quit even when faced with the consequences. Smoking has been attributed as a cause for many serious health conditions including cardiovascular diseases, cancer, lung diseases, diabetes etc apart from being a contributing factor in many health issues. If you smoke tobacco or are exposed to tobacco smoke then it is highly advisable to get a Smoking Test done to assess the damage it might have caused to your body. A Smoking Test includes tests that help in determining the damage to various functions and organs in the body, that smoke is causing; these include tests like Complete Blood Test, Iron Studies, Kidney Function Test, Liver Function Test, Lipid Test, Folic Acid, Hemoglobin Test, Vitamin D Test, etc. In the Smoking Test , a sample is taken by the phlebotomist and sent to the lab to perform specific tests. Read More
Stress, a condition that has become increasingly common in recent decades, is attributed as the reason for many ailments. However, stress is not as bad as it is usually considered to be. While most people talk about stress, they might not be very clear on what it means. Stress is a condition where the human body has a biological reaction to certain situations. When the body perceives a threat or a major obstacle, stress triggers a flight-or -fight response by releasing various hormones and chemicals. Stress has been an important tool for survival for mankind; even today stress is important to help us deal with deadlines, obstacles, and sudden emergencies. The negative aspect of stress though is that stress for long periods of time or chronic stress can impact health. Most people might experience stress at some point in their lives; however, it may be a cause for concern if it is a regular issue. Cortisol is the main hormone released when a person experiences stress, but, it performs many other functions as well. If you feel that your stress levels are high or constant, then getting a Cortisol Test is advisable to assess the underlying cause. A Cortisol Test can help check your cortisol levels and determine if they are indeed a cause for concern. In the Cortisol Test , a sample is taken by the phlebotomist and sent to the lab to perform a specific test. Read More
Alcoholism is a condition wherein an individual becomes dependent or addicted to alcohol. Alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence are some terms by which alcoholism is known. Currently, it is referred to as alcohol use disorder. People with alcohol use disorder become so dependent on alcohol that they aren\'t able to stop consuming even with negative consequences like job loss, or issues with friends and family. If you feel that you are dealing with alcohol use disorder, then getting an Alcohol Use Disorder Test or Alcoholism Test is advisable to assess the damage it might have caused to your body. An Alcohol Use Disorder Test includes tests that help in determining the damage to your organs that alcohol is causing; these include tests like Liver Function Test, Kidney Function Test, Lipid Test, Amylase Test etc. In the Alcohol Use Disorder Test a sample is taken by the phlebotomist and sent to the lab to perform specific tests. Read More
Lack of physical activity or exercise is considered one of the leading causes of chronic illnesses. People who are less active are generally at a higher risk for hypertension, diabetes, coronary heart disease, certain kinds of cancers, obesity among others. Lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyles have become more common recently, accompanied by a very rapid rise in deaths due to lifestyle illnesses. If you feel that you aren\'t physically very active and would like to understand the effects of a sedentary lifestyle, then getting a Sedentary Lifestyle Health Test is advisable to assess the damage it might have caused to your body. A Sedentary Lifestyle Health Test includes tests that help in determining the damage to your body, that lack of physical activity is causing; these include tests like Lipid Test, Blood Sugar Test, Hemoglobin Test, Vitamin D Test, etc. In the Sedentary Lifestyle Health Test , a sample is taken by the phlebotomist and sent to the lab to perform specific tests. Read More
Good quality sleep is one of the most important factors of good health. While usually people ignore sleep or are willing to sacrifice it, good sleep is as important as nutritious food and physical activity in keeping a person fit and healthy. Poor quality sleep or sleeplessness can have a variety of negative effects on an individual. Sleeplessness or sleeping difficulty is a case where a person is unable to sleep well at night, it could be that it may be hard for the person to fall asleep or they wake up many times at night. Sleeping difficulties impact both the mental and physical health of a person. Most people might experience sleeplessness at some point in their lives; however, it may be a cause for concern if it is a regular issue. If you feel that you aren\'t able to sleep well or have trouble sleeping, then getting an Insomnia Test is advisable to assess the underlying cause. An Insomnia Test includes tests that help in looking for the reason why you aren\'t sleeping well; these include tests like Lipid Test, Blood Sugar Test, Iron Studies Test, Thyroid Test, etc. In the Insomnia Test , a sample is taken by the phlebotomist and sent to the lab to perform specific tests. Read More