CHIRAYOU Journal https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal Evidence-based articles on biomarkers, longevity, and prevention, grounded in peer-reviewed studies. en hsCRP: Silent inflammation predicts heart risk over decades https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/hscrp-silent-inflammation-heart-risk https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/hscrp-silent-inflammation-heart-risk Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:32:16 GMT Dr. Andrej Busch hsCRP measures silent inflammation in the blood. Large long-term studies link higher levels to more cardiovascular events, independent of cholesterol. Sit-to-stand test: Why leg strength already matters at 40 https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/sit-to-stand-test-leg-strength-at-40 https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/sit-to-stand-test-leg-strength-at-40 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:12:24 GMT Dr. Andrej Busch In studies, good arm and leg strength is linked to lower cardiovascular risk, mainly in early stages. A 30-second sit-to-stand test shows where you stand. Menopause and belly fat: Why the scale tells you too little https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/menopause-belly-fat-visceral-fat https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/menopause-belly-fat-visceral-fat Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:09:37 GMT Dr. Andrej Busch During menopause, fat often shifts into the deep abdomen. Visceral fat shows this change more precisely than the weight on the scale, which can stay the same. Understanding Gamma-GT: why the trend matters for this liver enzyme https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/gamma-gt-liver-enzyme-trend https://www.chirayou.com/en/journal/gamma-gt-liver-enzyme-trend Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:09:05 GMT Dr. Andrej Busch Gamma-GT is a liver enzyme. A large study shows that the related protein changes years before liver cirrhosis. Here you can read what that means for you.