How Cold Weather Impacts Your Health—And Why Blood Tests Matter
Introduction When temperatures drop, it’s easy to focus on the obvious discomfort—chilly fingers, frozen sidewalks, and extra layers of clothing. But extreme cold doesn’t just affect how we feel; it can have serious effects on our health. Winter brings an increased risk of heart problems, respiratory issues, and even weakened immune function. And this year, […]
Signs of Hypothyroidism & Hyperthyroidism
Before we talk about thyroid disorders, let’s make sure everyone is on the same page as to what the thyroid does. It’s main function is to maintain a body’s metabolism through the use of hormones. It tells our cells what to do and how much energy needs to be expended to do it. It’s kinda […]
How To Read Your Lipid Panel Results
Most people don’t think about their cholesterol levels until a doctor orders a lipid panel for them. There are no symptoms of having high cholesterol. That’s how you can go from living your life normally one day and having your whole world turned upside down the next. If your lipid panel results come back high, what […]
5 Celebrity Fitness Tips
Celebrities have way more resources than the rest of us normally do. To keep looking good and fit, they hire professionals to whip them into shape. But occasionally, they spill the beans on their workout routines. We put together a few of these celebrity fitness tips to help you achieve your fitness goals! 5 Celebrity […]
How To Avoid Weight Loss Plateau
Whenever you make the decision to start losing weight, eventually you’re going to reach a place where you want to lose more, but seem to be stuck at same level no matter what you do. You have now entered the Weight Loss Plateau Zone! Fret not. You can still reach your goal and here’s how. […]
Thyroid Quiz
The thyroid is a small gland that influences every cell in our bodies. To do its job properly, the hormones it produces has to be balanced perfectly. How much do you know about how the thyroid functions and the types of diseases that can happen when they aren’t balanced perfectly? We put together this short […]
How To Be Healthy During The Holidays
Holidays can be the best time of the year AND a huge pain. Staying healthy during the holidays can be challenging. Not only are there a ton of temptations to be unhealthy, but holiday stress can build up as well. Did you know that on average people add a pound of weight this time, every […]
Hormone Quiz
We throw around the word “hormonal” a lot, especially if someone is acting out of the ordinary. Do you know why? It’s because hormones control most of our body’s major systems. If you don’t know what hormones do for you, it’s a good time to find out! We put together this short video quiz to […]
12 Days of Wellness
A new year is coming and with it comes a whole new chance to be healthy. Making health resolutions are easy, but how do you stick with them? We’re going to help you out with that! Here are 12 things you should do every month. They won’t take up a lot of time. They are […]
Can You Outgrow A Food Allergy?
For most people, holidays, birthdays and general celebrations are a happy time. For people with food allergies, these times bring additional challenges too. Does everyone know about their allergies? If it’s potluck, does everyone making food know about your food allergy? Cross contamination is a concern. Depending on the allergy, the reaction to some foods […]
Heart Health Quiz
The staples of being heart healthy are not a mystery: eat better, exercise, don’t smoke, don’t drink too much. But, of course, that’s not all. We put together this short video quiz to test your knowledge of heart health. For our first question, let’s get a better sense of the size of the health problem […]
How To Manage The Cost Of Diabetes
You’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes. Now what? You are now part of a large group of people (approximately 30 million Americans) that have to figure out how to manage the cost of diabetes. Even though these can be troubling times financially for you, it’s VERY important to keep up with your care. It will […]
Arthritis Quiz
Believe it or not, arthritis is not well understood. A lot of people “think” they know everything there is to know, but their knowledge is incomplete. To prove our point, we put together this short video quiz to challenge your preconceptions. Let’s start with a simple question. 1. Is Arthritis a single disease? Is it […]
Is Alcohol Good For You?
Is alcohol good for you, really? Really?! There have been studies that suggest it’s possible. How many of us have heard a glass of red wine is good for your heart? But is that true or is it just a myth that makes us feel better? Seeing as it’s Liver Disease Awareness Month, it’s worth […]
Should You Have A Double Mastectomy?
One option that is used for both prevention and treatment of breast cancer is the double mastectomy. It is, however, an aggressive option that has become more common in recent years. In fact, the choice to have a double mastectomy has increased 21% from 2005 to 2013 among both women with and without a cancer […]
Cholesterol Quiz
Unlike our other quizzes, there’s so much information out there about cholesterol. This quiz should probably be easy-peasy. We expect to hear about a lot of perfect scores out there. Let’s jump right in! Cholesterol Quiz 1. In 2014, 73.5 million people have high cholesterol. What percentage of those people are getting treatment to lower […]
How To Use Our New Website
You might’ve noticed a few changes to the Walk-in Lab website. We think you’ll like what we’ve done. Take a moment to read this, so you can better know how to use our new website. Some of the features are obvious, but others might not be as intuitive. The first thing you’ll notice is the […]
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real?
Most people don’t think so. And it’s hard to explain to someone that hasn’t gone through it. Just get up. Just feel better. Every time a family member or friend questions that something more serious is at work, makes that person feel even worse. If you’ll excuse the pun, let’s put the question of “is […]
Erectile Dysfunction Quiz
Due to the perceived stigma that goes along with erectile dysfunction, there is a lot of bad information floating around about it. Some men are so embarrassed that they don’t even talk to their doctor about it. We put together this short video quiz to clear up some of those ED myths. Erectile Dysfunction Quiz […]
Wellness Quiz
There’s a debate over whether annual health exams are necessary, but according to the CDC they most definitely are! If you don’t get that exam, then it’s even more important that you know the state of your health through blood tests. But what should you be checking for? We put together this short video quiz […]
How To Get Back On Track With Wellness
When summer arrives, it’s easy to forget all of the wellness resolutions you made on New Year’s Eve. In the first few weeks of January, meeting your wellness goals was easy. You hit the gym, cut out red meat, cut back on that glass of wine every evening and really committed to your wellness resolution. […]
10 Preconditions At Risk For No Coverage
We don’t necessarily know what’s in the new health care bill yet, but the following is a list of diseases that are reported to be considered a pre-existing condition, which means it will no longer be covered, that require multiple blood tests to manage the disease. You’ll need to make other plans to getting your […]
STDs Past 50 – Everything You Need To Know
STDs past 50 have become a common reality for modern adults. People live longer, healthier, lives; divorce later in life and now use online dating. All of this contributes to more sex after 50. Additionally, sex after 60 and sex after 70 is taking place at a higher rate in retirement homes, nursing homes and […]
Prostate Cancer Quiz
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, other than skin cancer according to the American Cancer Society. But outside a certain dread of annual digital examinations as we get older, there’s still a lot of questions surrounding this cancer. We put together this quick video quiz to test your knowledge. Prostate Cancer […]
Essential Blood Tests Every Man Needs
Men don’t like going to the doctor. It’s really that simple. The reasons men don’t get medical tests range from “I don’t have insurance” to “there probably isn’t anything wrong” or “I can tough it out” and “I don’t have a doctor.” But these issues are fixable and much less important than the blood tests […]
Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Should Be Eating
Your body is pretty well equipped to fight inflammation. When you’re sick or get hurt, your body sends white blood cells to the rescue to fight whatever inflammation you are experiencing. But sometimes the body’s natural healing stops working because your immune system becomes damaged by stress, poor diet, and weight gain. When the immune […]
Some OTC Products Could Damage Your Kidneys
The habit is so ingrained in us now that we barely even think about it – if you’re feeling under the weather, you go to the pharmacy, get some medicine, and hope you feel better. But is this as safe as we’ve been led to believe? Does this habit of taking over the counter medications […]
Can Vitamin D Cure Headaches?
In today’s fast paced world, headaches almost seem like an unavoidable byproduct – we’ve all experienced a bad headache or two in our lives, if not more frequently. Some individuals even suffer from a more severe form called migraines. There are numerous kinds of headaches and all can be linked to various reasons or a […]
Can You Die Of A Broken Heart?
You’ve heard the stories about couples who die within weeks, days or even hours of each other. The idea that someone could die just from experiencing grief or loss has become somewhat of a myth. It’s also become culturally acceptable to say someone died of a broken heart after a major loss. But what if […]
10 Celebrities With Thyroid Problems
An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. But what’s really shocking is that percent of those who have thyroid disease know they have it. Below are ten stories of women celebrities with thyroid problems because women are more prone to be affected, 5 to 8 times more likely. Read these and […]
Why Do People Regain Weight After Dieting?
Most people who lose a lot of weight will tell you the same thing. The hardest part of dieting isn’t getting the weight off, it’s keeping it off. Regaining weight after dieting is a real problem for hundreds of thousands of Americans every year. There are few things more frustrating than regaining weight after putting […]
Pros And Cons Of Health Savings Accounts
We believe there are ways to get the healthcare you need without having to spend a lot of money. That’s part of why we’re here, so you can get affordable blood tests. Before 2016 ends, you should look into seeing if you qualify for a Health Savings Account (HSA). Not sure what that is? Read […]
10 Tips To Feel Young At Any Age
Oh, to be young again! Maybe we wouldn’t do things differently. Maybe we would. Sadly, the time machine hasn’t been invented yet (or maybe fortuitously for some of us!). Now, we will neither confirm or deny any Silicon Valley tech being built, wouldn’t it be nice to still FEEL young. Having the energy alone… What […]
5 Reasons Why Healthy People Should Get Blood Tests
Most of us go about our lives until something goes wrong. We start to feel sick. Then we see a doctor or go to the emergency room. At that point, we surrender control of our healthcare to men and women we see infrequently at best. Yes, they studied hard, went to medical school, know more […]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Am I At Risk?
The threat of breast cancer is something that every single woman worries about. “Am I at risk of developing breast cancer?” isn’t just a question for some women – it’s a question that every woman has to consider. Many women may feel that it’s a disease that happens to other people, but it’s crucial to […]
Could The PSA Test Save Your Life? It Saved Ben Stiller’s!
Ben Stiller is cancer free. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer a couple of years back. He recently wrote about his experience and how one test in particular saved his life. You wouldn’t think this of a simple medical test, but there’s a lot of controversy involved with the PSA test. Opinions (including Ben Stiller‘s) […]
10 Signs of Liver Damage
Liver damage is a silent killer. Cirrhosis, liver failure, liver cancer and liver disease kill thousands of Americans every year; but the causes of these dangerous illnesses are not very well known among the general public. There are quite a number of organizations that raise awareness of these sometimes fatal illnesses and their symptoms – […]
Could I Have Diabetes? Top Symptoms Checklist
You should first know that there are several different types of Diabetes. You can learn more about that in our blog post Do I Have Diabetes? The major difference between Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes symptoms is not what they are, but how strong you feel them. With Type 2, the warning signs can […]
7 Secrets To Stay Looking Young Without Surgery
Everyone wants to look young. And some will settle for looking younger, if looking ‘young’ is beyond their reach. These are not controversial statements – unless you’re a teenager trying to sneak into a nightclub, I suppose! For most people, “how to look young?” is a real question and getting younger looking skin is almost […]
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 […]
Strangest Olympic Health Quiz
Olympians compete to be put up on a pedestal, but to us, they’re all champions just for being asked to compete. But a few of them have overcome more than just your typical obstacles in their journey to Olympic Gold. They’re not just competing against others. They have to compete against their own body too! […]
You Will Never Have Sex Again!
It’s a terrifying concept, but it’s one that millions of people face every day for a variety of different reasons. Maybe it’s erectile dysfunction. Maybe it’s the endless frustration of a sexless marriage or a sexless relationship. Either way, the fear that you “will never have sex again” is one that can strike real anxiety into […]
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 […]
What You Don’t Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Test your knowledge of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Here are 6 questions that might make you re-think how you look at yourself and the exhaustion you feel. Let us know how you scored on our Facebook page. And if you feel like you might be suffering from CFS, get tested fpr Chronic Fatigue Syndrome!
AIDS Amnesia – Why AIDS Should Still Be A Concern
With the never ending news cycle of health scares these days, it’s tough to keep up with the latest illnesses that pose a threat to you and your family. The Zika virus, the latest flu strain, the latest drug resistant antibiotic – you name it, it’s trending. But with this onslaught of new diseases rolling […]
5 Health Conditions Men Lie About To Their Doctor
Guys, we know how it is. You’ve been dodging the doctor as long as you possibly can and the jig is up – it’s time for the yearly check up. Sure, you’ll get your blood pressure checked, your heart listened to and your bloods done; but for most of men, that’s usually where it ends […]
Early Warning Signs of Arthritis
Arthritis is such a commonly heard of ailment that its severity can be grossly underestimated. But let’s be clear – arthritis is a serious condition that ruins hundreds of thousands of people’s lives from all over the age spectrum. Each year, it is estimated that 52.5 million Americans are informed that they have a form […]
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 […]