Role of LDL Cholesterol in Repeat Heart Attacks and Strokes

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

AFIB classification: Stage 1 (at risk for Afib): presence of risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, sleep apnea, genetics, and older age Stage 2 (pre-Afib): evidence of structural or electrical findings such as atrial enlargement and atrial flutter Stage 3 (Afib): substages from paroxysmal Afib , persistent Afib , and long-standing persistent Afib, to successful…

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…

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…

Take it from people who have successfully maintained weight loss: 98% have modified their eating habits.94% have increased their physical activity, especially walking. Source: National Weight Control Registry 1. Set realistic goals.Know where you are today so you know how to get where you want to be. Learn your Body Mass Index (BMI). Set yourself…

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…