Metabolic System
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The cluster of conditions and risk factors related to metabolic syndrome was first named in 1988. Dr. Gerald Reaven proposed that insulin resistance was central to the cause of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular artery disease. More About Metabolic Syndrome ›
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Preventing Metabolic System Disorders with Exercise
- Keep Moving to Manage Your Weight
- How and Why to Keep a Training Log
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The underlying causes that lead to the development of the metabolic syndrome are obesity and insulin resistance. According to the American College of Cardiology, the more risk factors you have, the more likely you are to develop metabolic syndrome. Know the Risk Factors So You Can Start Making Changes ›
Weight Loss Success Stories
- Arthur, 16: When Asthma Meets Obesity
- Kyle, 16: He Heard One Too Many Fat Jokes
- Dean, 39: Work Program Helped Him Lose 200lbs
- Peggy, 56: Ended Two Decades of Obesity
- Leigh, 60: 'Little Tricks' Worked for Him
- Kent, 65: He Used a High-fat/High-protein Diet
Soon after paralegal Lynn Brown of Salisbury, MD, had her second child in the mid-1990s, she started putting on weight. Within 18 months, she recalls, "I was 50 pounds heavier than I should have been, and I was miserable. Lynn Avoided Sugars and Starches ›
Managing Metabolic Syndrome
- Understanding Atherosclerosis
- Managing Salt
- Manage Your Medication Schedule
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- Which Fats Are Fit to Eat?
- Metabolic Syndrome and Pre-Diabetes
- Lowering Your Heart Disease Risk
- Soft Drink Consumption
- At Risk for Depression
- Heart Disease and Metabolic Syndrome
- Improving Your Sleep
- Adding Omega-3s to Your Diet
Omega-3s come in several types. You might read or hear them called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alpha-linolenic acid (abbreviated LNA or sometimes ALA). To add omega-3s to your diet: Eat fatty fish at least twice a week. Try salmon, mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, and albacore tuna. More Ways to Add Omega 3s to Your Diet ›
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