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Avoiding metabolic syndrome - Naveed Yaseen - 06-23-2009 07:30 AM
Metabolic syndrome occurs when being overweight or obese — combined with other risk factors — increase a person’s chances of developing heart disease and diabetes.
These risk factors include abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and a poor ratio of good-to-bad cholesterol.
The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests how you can help prevent metabolic syndrome:
* Maintain a healthy body-mass index (BMI) of less than 25.
* Keep your waistline at a healthy size. Less than 35 inches for women and 40 inches for men is ideal.
* Maintain a healthy body weight. Talk to your doctor about the best weight for you.
* Stick to a low-calorie, low-cholesterol and low-fat eating plan.
* Get regular exercise. In general, 60 minutes worth, five-to-seven days per week, is recommended for most people.
* Visit your doctor regularly, and frequently test your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
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