by Sean Neely | Jan 6, 2015 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Did you know that thyroid disease is more common than heart disease or diabetes? Nearly 30 million Americans are aware of their thyroid issues, but another 15 million are not. January is Thyroid Awareness Month; a time intended to make more of us knowledgeable about...
by Sean Neely | Dec 16, 2014 | Toxicology
Who’s responsibility is it to be sure people are driving safely and are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Yours! And mine! Statistics from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System show that although the number of people killed in the US in car accidents...
by Sean Neely | Nov 4, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Do you know your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? If you are obese your risk is 20 times higher than that of someone of more moderate weight. Not only will your weight increase your chances of developing diabetes, but if you have diabetes and are overweight, you...
by Sean Neely | Oct 6, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Has the Affordable Care Act benefited you and your family? For some people, the insurance premiums are still too expensive and the gap between Medicare and the cost of health insurance, even with subsidies is still too big. If you are one of those who is still...
by Sean Neely | Sep 2, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
When did you first become addicted to french fries? To chips and ice cream? For many American children it was probably before they can remember. Food addictions, while prevalent now, are not part of our genetic makeup. They are learned behaviors that can be reversed....
by Sean Neely | Aug 13, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Most of us are used to a “one size fits all” methodology of medicine. You go in, you get your physical and answer a few questions. Unless you have symptoms, or are already being treated for something, you are sent home with a clean bill of health. But...
by Sean Neely | Jul 3, 2014 | Toxicology
Has your employer instituted a Drug-Free Workplace policy yet? According to the American Council for Drug Education, since the act was passed in 1988, more than half (57%) of all employers have begun drug testing all employee. Even though the act did not mandate drug...
by Sean Neely | Jun 3, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Are you a father? Even if you aren’t I’m sure you know one: your own, a friend,or a brother. Men can be great at taking care of their yards, their homes, and their cars as well as providing for their wives and children, but they are not so great at...
by Sean Neely | May 2, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
Why should you care? Again? Warnings about getting exercise? Yes, again. Less than 20% of adults meet the minimum requirement of 30 minutes of physical activity per day. Are you one of them? Obesity in US adults has doubled since the 1970s and it is linked to...
by Sean Neely | Apr 3, 2014 | Clinical Tests, Wellness
If you live in the south, you may already be feeling the pain of allergies: the sniffling nose, the red, itchy eyes, the sinus headache…you know the drill. Because we have had a long, harsh winter the plants have had lots of time to rest and are ready to burst...