July 3, 2012
Yes! With the exception of a few states, consumers can order their own lab tests. This process is sometimes referred to as Direct Access Testing (DAT) […]
October 9, 2012
What is Vitamin B12 and Folate? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient from food we eat that helps keep the body’s nerve and blood cells healthy. It […]
January 26, 2013
According to an article in the December Wellsource Healthy Choices Newsletter, new research at the University of South Wales (Neurology 79 (1): 1019-1026 SEP 2012) shows […]
April 26, 2013
A Microalbumin urine test is used to detect very small amounts of albumin in urine. Albumin is a blood protein and is used to detect early […]
May 23, 2013
If you want to take control of your health, save money and get answers quickly, know that you can order your own blood laboratory test via […]
December 20, 2016
When exposed to a pathogen, your body’s immune system creates antibodies in order to fight the infection. However, a specific kind of antibody, antinuclear antibodies, actually […]
October 15, 2018
If you are considering or already are a vegan or vegetarian, one of your main concerns may be how you will get enough protein in your […]
January 16, 2019
Why the circulatory system is so important The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, is responsible for the flow of blood, hormones, and oxygen, […]
February 25, 2019
Hashimoto’s Disease Hashimoto’s disease is when the immune system attacks your thyroid, which can lead to an underactive thyroid, known as hypothyroidism. Hashimoto’s disease affects about […]
March 5, 2019
The relationship between nuts and colon cancer Can something as simple as the incorporation of tree nuts such as pecans, almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts into your […]
March 12, 2019
How to practice flexible dieting With the start of a new year, you may have a few health goals you’d like to reach this year. Many […]
March 23, 2019
How Stress is Affecting your Overall Health You may be living a fast-paced life which could mean you are under constant stress. The effects of chronic […]
April 3, 2019
Why do Women have Testosterone? All healthy women produce testosterone. As a woman ages, testosterone levels can lower and can have symptoms such as depression, loss […]
May 29, 2019
The Relationship Between Blood Sugar and Dementia Keeping your blood sugar levels under control is a proven practice to help prevent diabetes. A simple blood test […]
June 14, 2019
Why Low-Fat Diets Fail? One of the most common misconceptions people have when trying to lose weight is that they need to cut out fat or […]
April 20, 2021
There’s been a lot of talk about collagen for hair, skin, nails and more. Is it a supplement that can provided better health? What is collagen? […]
December 18, 2024
Understanding your heart health goes beyond just checking cholesterol levels. One of the more insightful tests you might consider is the Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) blood test. […]