These Tests Help You Understand Your Risk For Heart Disease

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Because June is National Men’s Health Month, we’re taking a moment to talk about the #1 Men’s Health issue, often described as a “silent killer”: Heart Disease.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in U.S. males, responsible for 24.4%, according to the CDC’s most recent listing (2015). Between 70% and 89% of sudden cardiac events that occur are in men. Continue reading →

The posts on this blog are for information only, and are not intended to substitute for a doctor-patient or other healthcare professional-patient relationship nor do they constitute medical or healthcare advice of any kind. Any information in these posts should not be acted upon without consideration of primary source material and professional input from one's own healthcare professionals.

Security Update: WellnessFX Customers Not Affected

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In a statement released by Quest Diagnostics, the company recently incurred a security incident in which the personal information of 11.9 million customers has potentially been compromised. While Quest Diagnostics system has been affected, we want to let you know that WellnessFX data and systems were not.

Here is what we know: Continue reading →

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Only Have 10 minutes? Here are 6 Things You Can Do Right Now to Manage Your Stress Better

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Even those who have nutrition, exercise, and supplementation under control can suffer from increased long-term health risks due to chronic stress.

Stress and Your Body

Cortisol is often referred to as the “stress hormone” for a good reason – your adrenal glands, perched right atop your kidneys, make cortisol in an attempt to help your body handle stressful situations.  Continue reading →

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Your Ultimate Cheat Sheet to Understanding Cortisol

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Healthy cortisol levels are key to living a healthy life. The hormone that responds to physical and mental stress impacts your body in a big way. Enjoy this FAQ that will help get you up to speed, and help you #OwnYourHealth. Continue reading →

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Your Cheat Sheet to Understanding Minerals and Signs of Deficiency

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Whether you’re keto and counting your protein/fat/carb macronutrients or tracking only your calorie intake for weight loss, there is no shortage of apps and tools to help you track.

But what about tracking the data that plays an important role in keeping your body healthy and functioning?

We’re talking about your micronutrients. Specifically 6 important minerals! From fingernail growth and restless nights to cravings and cramps, different types of minerals have different impact to your body and total health. Continue reading →

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3 Easy Tips to Sneak Magnesium into Your Day (and why it’s so important)

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We talk about Magnesium a lot – and for a good reason! Magnesium is an essential mineral in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It helps the body maintain normal heart rhythm, immune system, and muscle function.

One of the best way to know your Magnesium – and other mineral – levels is to take a blood test. It also helps to know the potential warning signs of Magnesium deficiency, including: Continue reading →

The posts on this blog are for information only, and are not intended to substitute for a doctor-patient or other healthcare professional-patient relationship nor do they constitute medical or healthcare advice of any kind. Any information in these posts should not be acted upon without consideration of primary source material and professional input from one's own healthcare professionals.