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Experts say gait speed, grip strength, balance, and endurance are some of the strongest predictors of long-term independence.

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Which is why, in part, the promise — and boom — of blood biomarkers testing has moved quickly in the past three to five years, researchers say. The FDA recently cleared two blood tests that detect ...

A chemical stress test uses medications to simulate your heart’s response to exercise. A stress test can assess how well your heart performs during exercise. Your doctor may suggest a stress test if ...

Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MDKey TakeawaysThyroid blood tests help figure out how well your thyroid gland is working.TSH helps the thyroid gland know when to make more thyroid hormones. Free T4 ...

Cognition can be generally defined as the state or processes of being able to perceive and judge reality effectively. Cognitive tests are designed to determine whether you may have any issues with ...

A polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test detects genetic material from a pathogen or abnormal cell sample. Ways of collecting samples include a nasal swab, a saliva swab, or taking a sample of blood.

Facing long lines and shortages of home test kits during the latest surge, people are searching for answers about Covid tests. By Tara Parker-Pope Dani Blum and Nicole Stock Testing is essential to ...

Doctors may order a cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody test and other exams to confirm or rule out a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. A positive CCP antibody test doesn’t necessarily mean ...

Shoulder problems are one of the most common complaints that doctors need to diagnose. Speed’s test and Yergason’s test are both ways for your doctor to physically examine the area around your ...

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