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Diagnosis Large waist — A waistline that measures at least 35 inches (89 centimeters) for women and 40 inches (102 centimeters) for men High triglyceride level — 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), or higher of this type of fat found in blood Reduced “good” or HDL cholesterol — Less than 40 mg/dL…

Taking more steps each day has established protective effects on health, and its potential benefits have been associated with lower mortality and cardiovascular disease. Recent studies have found as few as 4000 to 10000 steps/day are associated with lower mortality and morbidity.

High blood pressure should be treated earlier with lifestyle changes including diet, exercise, and stress management and for some patients with medication – at 130/80 mm Hg rather than 140/90 – based on new American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). “You’ve already doubled your risk of cardiovascular complications compared to…

Remember: To perfect the stretches and get the maximum benefit from them, it will take repetition and focus. Do not get discouraged, it will be worth the effort! Ba Duan Jin instructions 1-4 with illustrations

Received this from one of our patients! If you have Cox DVR services, go to  “Freezone” , then tab to “Health and Wellness”,  then tab to “Mag Rack  Fitness”  and you will get a wonderful selection of exercise videos that are exactly 30 minutes.   They have everything from areobics to yoga. Even Bollywood dance (LOL).    So, if…

According to the 2018 guidelines on the management of blood cholesterol published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)Trusted Source, these are the acceptable, borderline, and high measurements for adults. All values are in mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) and are based on fasting measurements. Total cholesterol HDL cholesterol LDL cholesterol Triglycerides Good Less…