Celebrity Arthritis Quiz
Everyone is at risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis, even celebrities! Test your knowledge with our Celebrity Arthritis Quiz!
Does My Child Have Autism? – How a parent can determine the symptoms of Autism
Autism is an illness that can be treated very early on in childhood if it’s recognized in time. In fact, research has proven that early recognition, diagnosis and subsequent treatment of Autism in children can improve patient outcomes drastically. As a parent or caregiver, it’s crucial that you become aware of the signs of Autism […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Surprising Celebrity Heart Attacks
It’s always sad when a favorite celebrity dies. It’s especially sad when that death could have been prevented. At least 200,000 heart attacks are preventable each year! In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, we wanted to show you 10 surprising celebrity heart attacks. Most of these people did not see that final moment coming. […]
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 […]