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    Heart Health Screening: What Tests Really Matter?

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    In this episode of The Orange Club Podcast, Dr. Dimpu Edwin joins Orange health labs Co-founder Tarun Bhambra to highlight why routine screenings are essential to protecting your heart health. Many risks remain hidden until it’s too late, but the right tests can bring them to light early.

    Watch the video here: What tests really matter for Health Screening

    Why Waiting Until 40 Could Be Too Late

    Heart checkups have long been associated with turning 40, but today’s lifestyle risks have changed that benchmark. Rising stress levels, poor diets, and sedentary work habits mean that even people in their mid-30s can develop problems quietly. Starting screening at 35 instead of waiting until 40 could help detect silent warning signs much earlier.

    The Power of a Basic Health Panel

    It may sound routine, but tests like blood counts, hemoglobin, and blood grouping lay the foundation for heart health evaluation. They not only reveal overall wellbeing but also highlight deficiencies or imbalances that can stress the cardiovascular system. These simple checks, done annually, provide doctors with crucial insights that prevent small issues from snowballing.

    Cholesterol: The Silent Threat You Can’t Feel

    Unlike pain or discomfort, high cholesterol rarely comes with symptoms. That’s why a lipid profile test is indispensable, it uncovers whether your arteries are quietly collecting fat deposits that could lead to blockages. Many people only discover abnormal cholesterol after a major event; regular lipid screening ensures you’re not blindsided.

    Sugar Checks That Could Save Your Heart

    Blood sugar testing isn’t just for people already diagnosed with diabetes. Elevated sugar levels can go unnoticed for years, but they damage blood vessels and increase heart attack risk over time. Dr. Edwin recommends testing at least once a year, or every six months if you’re at higher risk, to spot problems early and take corrective steps.

    When Prevention Begins With Awareness

    Screening isn’t about adding more tests to your to-do list, it’s about taking control of risks before they turn into emergencies. With just a few routine checks, you can spot issues early, make lifestyle changes, and protect your heart for the long run. Dr. Dimpu Edwin and Tarun Bhambra discuss this topic in much greater depth in the full episode of The Orange Club Podcast - Everything about heart attack

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