What Happens When Your Hormones Are Out Of Balance
You hear the phrase “my hormones are unbalanced” so often on TV and on social media that it loses all specific meaning. It’s a bit like the way that every sniffle or cough becomes “the flu.” But what does having “unbalanced hormones” mean? Firstly, having hormone problems are common – so if you are having […]
Celebrity Health Tips From Trainer Olivia Scott
It’s no secret that a lot of people choose this time of year to embark on a healthier lifestyle. But keeping those resolutions are oftentimes easier said than done. We asked trainer Olivia Scott to write a guest blog with tips she gives the celebrities she works with on what they should do prior to starting a […]
February- The Month For A Healthy Pumping Heart!
Since it is the month of February ( hins, Valentines Day, and other heart “giving away” nouns ), and this is the month we are giving heart test panel specials at www.walkinlab.com, we thought that we would throw a few known healthy heart facts at you, that you maybe didn’t know about your body, or well.. […]
Exercise for a Healthy Heart
A sedentary (inactive) lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, it’s a risk factor that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise, has many benefits. It can: Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system Improve your circulation and help your body use oxygen better Improve your heart failure […]
Heart Healthy Month: Vegetarians Have Lower Heart Disease Risks
Going meatless gives vegetarians a 32 percent lower heart disease risk than non-vegetarians, a British study found, offering further proof that eating meat can be hazardous to health. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, involved 44,561 people enrolled in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC)-Oxford Study, which began […]
9 Restaurant Meals Named ‘Dis-Honorees’
We all know that every once in a while, going out to a restaurant for a good eat is o-k! However, some of the meals that they have listed on the menu, is not quite up to par in the health department. Below are 9 meals from 9 different restaurants, that you should quite possibly […]
The Top Ten Foods That Are High In Vitamin D!
Since we are giving a 30% off discount off of one of our Vitamin D tests this month, we figured that we would let you all in on the top 10 Vitamin D foods! Here is our list of top ten foods that are high in Vitamin D! #1: Cod Liver Oil Cod liver oil has […]
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling From Doctors
THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) — Despite the fact that an increasing number of Americans are overweight and obese, there’s been a decrease in weight counseling offered by primary care doctors, according to a new study. Researchers examined national data and found that slightly more than 6 percent of patient visits with primary care providers […]
Top 5 Healthiest New Year’s Resolutions!
We hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and New Years! Since it is the new year and 2013, many of you may or may not already have your New Years resolutions! Listed below for you guys are some of the top 5 New Years resolutions, that you could start with to keep your […]
How To Avoid Liver Pain? Exercise!
Your liver operates in much the same way as the engine in a car. Your liver performs a number of functions that ensure other body processes run smoothly. Taking care of your liver is essential to helping it function properly, especially if you suffer from liver disease. A component of good care is regular exercise, […]