Yes, it can. Of course, there are many variables involved. It depends on the test and the actual condition of your body after the workout. For the most accurate results, blood tests should be done when rested or with normal activity. Some are only accurate when you have been fasting.

CholestOff is a nonprescription dietary supplement promoted to maintain healthful blood cholesterol levels. MayoClinic.com reports that plant sterols and stanols, ingredients in CholestOff, can block your body's absorption of cholesterol. However, CholestOff, manufactured by Nature Made, is not approved by the U.S.

Dilation of the blood vessels within the eye gives the appearance of redness on the surface of the eye. Common causes of red eyes include extremely dry air, sun exposure, dust, foreign body and an allergic reaction.

Iron is an essential nutrient, but people with hemochromatosis accumulate an excessive amount of iron in their bodies. Despite eating the same foods as unaffected individuals, their intestines absorb more iron.

Many natural supplements can affect your blood sugar, including niacin, DHEA, ginkgo biloba, melatonin, black or green tea, glucosamine sulfate and high-dose fish oil or vitamin C. Other supplements might lower blood sugar levels and require a dosage change if you take a medication for diabetes.

There is a large blood vessel in your abdominal area that carries blood from the heart to your abdomen, pelvis and legs. When this blood vessel (abdominal aorta) becomes weak and enlarges or pushes outward it creates an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Blood sugar levels are considered to be normal if they fall between 70 and 140 mg/dl. However, if serum glucose levels fall below 70 mg/dl, hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can occur. Not eating enough is a common cause of low blood sugar.

Symptoms of blood clot in the legs, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are important to understand to know when to seek treatment. DVT occurs in the deep veins. A superficial clot in the leg vein is known as thrombophletbitis.

The kidneys are responsible for filtering out toxins and excess waste in the body. They also help the body retain key nutrients that travel back to the tissues by way of the bloodstream. The kidneys regulate the water, sodium and electrolyte balance in the body, as well help prevent dehydration and bloating.

If your hands and feet are cold to the touch, it doesn't mean you've got a cold heart. The more likely explanation is that your circulation isn't pumping effectively through your extremities.

The average bruise lasts 10 to 14 days, reports KidsHealth.org, a division of the Nemours Foundation. If you've ever bumped your shin on a table or taken a hard hit when playing a sport, then you've likely seen the mark on your leg slowly turn from bright red to black-and-blue over the course of a few hours.

HCT and HGB are extremely common blood tests, which are usually measured together. HCT -- short for hematocrit -- is the volume of red blood cells (RBCs) within a specific volume of blood. HGB -- or hemoglobin -- is the amount of HGB in a specific volume of blood.