Time to Review These Important Health Facts

Periodically, it’s a good practice to again review the important health information that can affect our lives. Too many people can become complacent over a period of time, especially when no one is reminding them of some of the important facts for a healthy life. So here goes:

1.Losing 10-20 pounds can help to lower an individual’s risk of developing heart disease.

2.LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) should be less than 100 mg/dl if you have not been diagnosed with heart disease. However, if you have been diagnosed with heart disease, your LDL should be less than 70 mg/dl. Talk with your doctor about a plan to lower your personal risk of having a heart attack. P.S. Just in case you might have forgotten, LDL cholesterol is the type that can clog your arteries, leading to a heart attack or stroke.

3.HDL cholesterol (the good cholesterol) can help to unclog the arteries and protect you from developing heart disease. HDL levels for men should be higher than 40 mg/dl and for women, higher than 50 mg/dl.

4.Triglycerides, also known as ‘blood fats’ should be less than 150 mg/dl. High triglyceride levels can raise one’s risk of developing heart disease.

5.Blood sugar should measure between 70-100 mg/dl. If blood sugar rises to 140 mg/dl, the patient is diagnosed as Diabetic and must follow doctor’s orders for lifestyle, diet, and exercise changes as well as starting medications as directed.

We at BLI encourage every man and woman to schedule a physical to include a complete blood panel and then find out exactly what his-her numbers are, and then to make the necessary changes for a better life. Just a reminder, friends!

For further information concerning any of the above data, go to www.betterlifeunlimited.com and search for medical and scientific based research.