Fitness Secrets of Olympians
It’s almost that time again Every four years the world goes Olympic crazy and, for a few short weeks, good old fashioned athletics takes center stage of the world’s attention. Not everyone has what it takes to be an Olympic athlete, obviously, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t use the fitness secrets of Olympians […]
Are You Anemic? Symptoms & Signs
Anemia is a condition that can develop in anyone, of any age, for a variety of different reasons. It happens when a person’s blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin – which is important because it binds oxygen to the blood and helps it circulate around the body. A lack of hemoglobin can […]
How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Fatigue?
The modern world can be an exhausting place. There are endless demands on your time, such as work, commuting, kids gym, and family commitments, that can leave even the most resilient among us feeling drained. But when does that ‘normal’ feeling of tiredness cross over into something a little more sinister? When does exhaustion become […]
Top Fitness Technology for 2016
We are well into the new year – how are your New Years resolutions to get in shape holding up? Not to fear, there are plenty of fitness products on the market today to help you reach your goals. Here are a few stand out fitness products for 2016. Polar A300 Fitness Watch & Activity Tracker […]
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 […]
3 Life-Saving Medical Tests You Should Never Delay Taking
Many Americans search online for everything about their health, including the symptoms of heart disease to the calorie count in their breakfast foods. They may be wondering, “What can I do to improve my health?” Maintaining wellness involves eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly, but taking medical tests also keeps us healthy by helping prevent […]
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 […]