Ever hear of the term "Metabolic Syndrome?" It is essentially when a person has three or more of the following risk factors:
- HDL ("good") cholesterol (<50>
- Blood Pressure (>/= 130 mm Hg [systolic]; >/= 85 mm Hg [diastolic])
- Waist Circumference (>35 inches for women; >40 inches for men)
- Fasting blood glucose (>/= 100 mg/dl)
- Triglycerides (>/= 150 mg/dl)
All of the above can be modified through proper nutrition and a sound exercise regimen. In addition, a moderate amount of weight loss can help prevent all of the above.
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