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Life’s Simple 7, Part 2
More about the American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7: Read the rest of this entry…
Teens with Cholesterol!
The rates are staggering! One in 5 teens have abnormal cholesterol levels – either low HDL-cholesterol, high LDL-cholesterol and/or high triglycerides. And some levels are high enough to warrant a medication discussion! Why so high? Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who reported these stats, feel the obesity problem is a major factor. Read the rest of this entry…
Drive Through… Right at Home!
Millions of Americans eat out every single day. Some children never see meals prepared in their kitchens. As a result, one-third of daily calories are eaten away from home – and that means we lose control of the food we eat. Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, the WEIGHT BEAST Can Be Tamed
I hear it over and over from postmenopausal women: “I am heavier then ever and I just can’t seem to lose weight.” Well, it may feel like that but the good news is that you CAN lose weight. It takes a different effort from when you were younger but you can drop those pounds, especially the ones around the waistline that increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Read the rest of this entry…
Don’t Get Squishy in the Tummy
The greatest risk for developing diabetes, besides having a family history, is having extra fat in the tummy. This leads to insulin resistance, then pre-diabetes, and eventually type 2 diabetes. The good news is that a simple tape measure can keep you on track. Snugly measure around your waistline: women should be 35 inches or less, and men should be 40 inches or less. Read the rest of this entry…
