Is Your Thyroid Healthy? Find Out Today!
Boosting the Body and Your Energy Level Metabolism Begins in the Thyroid Your energy is not limited to the reserves you need to draw on to get through a single afternoon at work or to meet the physical demands of a long weekend of increased activity, yard work or extreme physical exertion. Rebounding from “brain […]
What is a Lipid Profile and Why You Should Know!
Reduce Your Risk Factors for Heart Disease with a Lipid Profile Intro Knowing your cholesterol levels is an essential part of understanding your own risk for heart disease. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone over age 20 get a cholesterol test, known as a lipid profile. Convenient and inexpensive, the lipid profile reveals important […]
MEN: Learn the Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. Most diagnosis occurs after age 60. However, many medical professionals recommend yearly exams after age 40 or 50. Nearly 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year. Early detection with a blood test is one of the […]
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month is here. September’s teal ribbons herald a month dedicated to increased awareness of this serious and common women’s health issue. Each year there are many scheduled events, publications and programs designed to disseminate information about this disease.Cancer of the ovaries is the fifth leading cause […]
Are You Stressed or Experiencing Fatigue? Find Out Why!
Diagnose Causes for Stress and Adrenal Fatigue Continued exposure to stress in every day life takes a physical toll on the body which can lead to illness. Cortisol is a stress hormone produced by special glands located above the kidneys and is released in large amounts when exposed to stressful situations. In small amounts, this […]
Attention Men: Do You Have a Hormone Deficiency?
Seven Major Signs of Hormone Deficiency in Men As all men age their bodies produce less of the key hormones that are essential to optimal health. Hormone imbalances can cause symptoms to manifest that may be misinterpreted. A blood test that checks for hormone deficiencies is the best way to determine what kind of deficiencies are present […]
ATTENTION WOMEN: Do You Have A Hormone Deficiency?
Seven Major Signs of Hormone Imbalances in Women Hormones are an important player in the health of every woman. The various hormones work as a team to maintain the body at an optimum level of functioning. As women age, the hormonal balance changes, and they may begin to experience unpleasant symptoms. While the list of […]
Hepatitis C: Are You at Risk?
Blood Tests for Hepatitis C The Center for Disease Control or CDC recently recommended that all baby boomers get a blood test for Hepatitis C. So what is hepatitis and why does it matter to you? Hepatitis C, also called HCV, is an inflammation of the liver and is part of the hepatitis A […]
Stop Living in Pain: Diagnose and Treat Arthritis
Diagnosing Arthritis If you have been suffering from stiff, swollen or painful joints you may want to learn more about the diagnosis of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of arthritis today. Rheumatoid arthritis can cause very severe symptoms that reduce joint movement significantly when the disease is left undiagnosed. […]
Vitamin D: Why You Should Care
Vitamin D Deficiency Everyone should know how much vitamin D they have in their blood and here at Walkinlab.com we want to tell you why. A number of studies have been carried out in recent years that show just how important vitamin D is to the body. In addition to the studies that outline the […]
