# 4. The Truth About “Normal” Lab Ranges

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Podcast: [Playing for Life: Golf, Hormones, & Midlife Performance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/playing-for-life-golf-hormones-midlife-performance-7863877)
Published: 2026-05-26T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://amygarzamd.com/post/normal-lab-ranges
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