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From Kris Misak
Do You Know Your Numbers?
Knowing your numbers is the first step in taking charge of your own health.
Why You Should Know Your: Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious medical condition that many people don’t know they have. It can lead to cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease and stroke.
Why You Should Know Your: Waist Size
A large waistline nearly doubles your risk of dying prematurely. Why? Belly fat sends a toxic stream of chemicals into your whole body.
Why You Should Know Your: Weight
Obesity can cause health problems such as cardiovascular disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gout, hypertension, high blood pressure and cancer.
Why You Should Know Your: Cholesterol Levels
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Your HDL, the healthy cholesterol, needs to be 50 or better; your LDL, the unhealthy cholesterol, should be under 100.
Why You Should Know Your: Fasting Blood Sugar
Testing your fasting blood sugar (FBS) measures your risk for diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead to blindness, cardiac disease, kidney failure, nerve problems and an impaired immune system.
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