Sadly more adults are overweight or obese today than ever before. According to the Mayo Clinic, Interleukin Genetics, Inc’s division Inherent Health is now offering an at-home test you can take to decide if your DNA is to blame for your heavy condition. In a short time, you’ll know if you can blame your family – or that half-eaten cheesecake sitting in the fridge.
You can purchase Inherent Health’s test online for $149. They send you a kit to swab your DNA and return it for the test results. Their laboratory then looks for Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
Test Your Genes Today for Weight Loss Potential!
by Abigail B. March 22nd, 2010 | Exercise, Health News, Health Research Read More
RAVE Diet
by Bea March 15th, 2010 | Cancer, Diet, Diseases
There are so many diets out there in this world that you can choose to follow. Some claim that you could lose weight in a week, while others will take a little while longer. Some are geared toward lowering your cholesterol, while others look to help lower your blood sugar levels.
I am not well versed in all of these diets, but I recently heard about the RAVE diet, so I figured I would share this diet with this site's readers. The RAVE diet has nothing to do with partying and dancing, as the name might suggest. You may want
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I am not well versed in all of these diets, but I recently heard about the RAVE diet, so I figured I would share this diet with this site's readers. The RAVE diet has nothing to do with partying and dancing, as the name might suggest. You may want
Taking Care of Your Emotional Well-Being
by Patti March 10th, 2010 | Mental Health
Being healthy is about more than just eating your vegetables and getting plenty of exercise. Your emotional well-being plays an important role in your overall level of health. Have you asked yourself lately how you are doing in this area? Here are some key aspects of staying emotionally healthy.
People who have good emotional well-being are those who spend quality time with those who matter to them. They are people who take time to love, laugh and connect with others. Having significant relationships in your life goes a long way in maintaining your emotional balance and stability in life. Learn
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People who have good emotional well-being are those who spend quality time with those who matter to them. They are people who take time to love, laugh and connect with others. Having significant relationships in your life goes a long way in maintaining your emotional balance and stability in life. Learn
Exercise
by Dean Heller MD March 3rd, 2010 | Ask the Doctor
How much exercise do I need each week?
In general, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 5 30-minute workouts per week. You can learn more about the specific amounts, based on your age, you can visit their website.
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In general, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 5 30-minute workouts per week. You can learn more about the specific amounts, based on your age, you can visit their website.
Children & Sleep
by MPK March 3rd, 2010 | Children's Health, Sleep
No matter how old your children are, there is a good chance that, as a parent, you wonder if they are getting enough sleep. From the early days of multiple naps and nighttime wakings to the late nights of teen years, you debate how much sleep is needed. And, once your child can communicate with you, he may debate whether he wants a nap or wants to go to bed at the scheduled time.
According to the Mayo Clinic web site, there are general guidelines for the amount of sleep required, based on age. Dr. Kenneth Berge recommends the
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According to the Mayo Clinic web site, there are general guidelines for the amount of sleep required, based on age. Dr. Kenneth Berge recommends the