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Know your numbers
Know your numbers – not just school math, but the basic numbers that reflect your personal health measurements. Which ones are now considered important?
- Your height and weight, so you know if you are a healthy weight for your height. BMI or body mass index is another way to assess your size.
- Waist measurement since fat in your abdomen puts you at risk for diabetes and heart disease
- Blood pressure – which reflects your heart health
- Cholesterol profile – since elevated levels of total cholesterol or LDL the “lousy” cholesterol can mean clogged arteries
- Triglyceride level – another parameter that’s associated with heart health
- Fasting blood sugar – which can indicate pre-diabetes or diabetes
- Vitamin D level – since we now know that this vitamin supports bone health and other health parameters
- Exercise minutes per week – since accumulated exercise is vital to overall health. Just 30 minutes most days of the week is a good beginning goal
Recent blog posts
- Congratulations Megan! Check out the winner of the Power Up Your Health Contest Winner: Megan Teschke
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- The Dash Diet
- Q&A with Dr. David Katz, MD
- Use Food Combo Lists for Healthy Mini-appetizers
- Scrutinize Your Symptoms
- Does the color of my plate affect my portion size?
- Are weight loss products containing HCG safe?
- Nope, it’s not your imagination – chocolate is popping up all over
- Medicare will now cover obesity screening and counseling
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