The Best Method for Assessing Stress and Hormonal Balance   What Is Cortisol and Why Is It Important? Cortisol is the primary stress hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to physical, emotional, or metabolic challenges. It regulates blood sugar, blood pressure, energy metabolism, inflammation, immune function, digestion, and even cognitive performance. The Physiological Cortisol Rhythm Cortisol follows a natural circadian rhythm that helps the body adapt to the day-night cycle:...

We are pleased to announce that the “City Lab” laboratory is OFFICIALLY ACCREDITED as a training base, according to order No. RD-01-686/12.12.23 of the Ministry of Health. Our program offers a combination of practical experience, high technology and experienced professionals willing to pass on their knowledge. The basis of quality healthcare is precisely the high efficiency of practical training. Together, let’s raise medical standards and provide first-class patient care. Let&...

Do we know enough about him? If there is a good time to talk about cholesterol, it is inevitably the days before Easter! As we all know, after the end of fasting, the tradition dictates that there should be eggs, kozunak and of course something local… a kind of cholesterol bomb! Precisely for this reason, we at City Lab decided to use the occasion and introduce you to cholesterol – what it is, what is its function, what are the consequences of its going beyond the norm and how to pro...

Vitamin D We all know that with the onset of spring, the so-called spring fatigue begins to appear, which in many cases is due to a weakened immune system as a result of a reduced intake of vitamins. In this column, we will try to familiarize you, our readers and patients, with the main aspects and influences of vitamins. Vitamins are an extremely important part of our body and their reduced amounts, and in some cases too high ones, can seriously affect us and our health. Did you know that? Vita...

In the midst of flu season… It’s winter. As every year, with the onset of winter comes the flu. Influenza, also known as influenza, is an acute infectious disease of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza virus. The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported at the end of December that the influenza virus prevailing this season is of type A(H3N2) and warned that the most seriously affected people are expected to be people of the age group over 65 , with tod...