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Carl Glenn's Reverse Funnel System
By Tracy Riba November 04, 2008
Carl, you have been an invaluable wealth of information. Thank you for taking the time to walk me through your system. ...read more
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Can We Stop the Obesity Epidemic and Halt Type 2 Diabetes?
You probably know someone with diabetes or with prediabetes, also known as metabolic syndrome. Maybe it's your mother or father or, as we get older, your best friend or brother. The rise in type 2 diabetes which is largely preventable is astronomical. According to theCenters for Disease Control (CDC), the number of new cases rose to nearly 26 million last year from 23.6 million in 2008! Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, a leading cause of kidney failure and blindness, and is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. The total cost of diabetes, both diagnosed and undiagnosed was $218 billion in 2007 and continues to grow. TheAmerican Diabetes Association(ADA) states that being obese or overweight is a leading cause of the disease. Studies have shown that people with prediabetes who lost weight and increased their physical activity can prevent or delay type 2 diabetes and in some cases return their blood glucose levels to normal. During the ADA's Diabetes Prevention Program study, losing weight and increasing physical activity reduced the development of type 2 diabetes by 58%. The number was even greater among adults 60 and older at 71%. Although there is a medication that can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, research shows that lifestyle changes are more cost-effective than medications. In an attempt to control the obesity and overweight epidemic, the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have updated theirNutritional Guidelines for Americans. For the first time, in addition to suggesting what we need to be eating, the guidelines also recommend what not to eat and to balance food intake with activity levels. For many Americans, this balancing act doesn't come easy! 34% of adult Americans are obese and 68% are overweight. Our inability to control our voracious appetites is costing us, both with more disease and higher medical costs. With millions of people heading towards a lifetime of medication, greater risks for stroke and heart disease, kidney problems, potential limb amputations or blindness, what can we do to halt this progression? It's time for us to be more proactive with our health, and specifically with our weight. It's easy to say, "Eat less", but how do you get started? Establishing a habit of eating better has been shown to be the best, most long-lasting course of action. Choosing a lifestyle change in diet that transfers easily to long term habits is an excellent place to start. Adding physical activity into your life is another critical piece of the prevention puzzle. Start by walking a bit further each day. Do you walk your dog for a quick 10 minutes? Make it 15. The only person who can take the first step is you.ANY LAB TEST NOWoffers tests that look at diabetes indicators. Are you already atrisk for diabetes? Changing your attitude toward your daily choices will save you money, prevent long term disabilities and serious health problems. Is that extra piece of cake really worth it? Do something different today, contact Copyright ©2011 ANY LAB TEST NOW® ...read more
By Any Lab Test Now August 03, 2011
HIV Awareness Month
June is HIV Awareness Month, and ANY LAB TEST NOW® is helping to raise awareness in our local communities on the importance of knowing your status. Don't dance around the subject! HIV infection is a real disease that is silently transmitted. Why should you know your status? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the prevalence of HIV infection in the U.S. is estimated at 1,106,400 people (2006 statistics), with 21% undiagnosed. The CDC also estimated that approximately 56,300 people were newly affected in 2008, with 53% of these new infections occurring in gay and bi-sexual men. Age does not play a role, widespread between the ages of 15 – 59. What is most important is early diagnosis. Early diagnosis allows the infected person to seek immediate treatment while their immune system is still relatively strong. Awareness also leads to protecting those we care about. Awareness leads to taking measures to reduce the risk of passing the infection along. Though there is no cure, treatment is available, which is why knowing your status and getting checked frequently is critical. Know Where You Stand. ANY LAB TEST NOW® is ready to help. Just walk in to any of our locations, no appointment is necessary. Discreet and confidential. Take control of your health and combine an HIV test with any of our STD tests or panels. Isn't your peace of mind and that of your partner worth it? ...read more
By Any Lab Test Now June 06, 2011