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Many of us know we have the power to make healthy choices, but do we understand the blocks that keep us from accessing it? Join HSHS Sacred Heart & HSHS St. Joseph’s hospitals for a lively, free metabolic syndrome session:
Three mini-presentations will inspire and motivate you for positive change:
Body: Georgia Smith, HSHS Sacred Heart Regional Cancer Center director, “The Cancer Connection”
Mind: James Riemer, FyT Results, exercise specialist, “The Motivating Mindful Movement Connection”
Spirit: Patty Marten, Green Oasis Gardens, “The Creative Connection”
This session will take place October 29 from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. at 29 Pines/Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center (5872 33rd Avenue, Eau Claire). The session is free, but registration is required by calling (715) 717-6565.
What is “metabolic syndrome?” It isn’t a disease itself, but instead is a grouping of risk factors that raise an individual’s risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and more. Having any one of these risk factors isn’t good, but when combined, they set the stage for serious health problems.
The five conditions listed below are metabolic risk factors. Women having three or more of these can be classified as having “metabolic syndrome.”
* A waistline of 35 inches or more
* High triglycerides – 150mg/dL or higher
* Low HDL cholesterol levels – 50 mg/dL or lower
* High blood pressure – 130/85 mmHg or higher
* High fasting blood sugar level – 120 mg/dL or higher
