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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…
5 Steps to Weight Loss
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…
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Free exercise videos
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…
A healthy lifestyle can prevent progression or lessen the burden of Afib.
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…
10,000 Steps a Day is Good for the Heart
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.