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How healthy is your heart?
Posted By: Stacy Rhea on 09/17/2011
The No. 1 cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease, according the the World Health Organization.
The WHO defines CVD as a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels.
High cholesterol is one of several disorders associated with CVD, and is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, as stated on the American Heart Association. Diet, exercise are two controllable factors that can help lower your risk of high cholesterol, along with limited alcohol consumption and tobacco use.
Although high cholesterol may lead to serious heart disease, most of the time there are no symptoms. This is why it is important to have your cholesterol levels checked by your doctor.
In recognition of national cholesterol education month, we at Fitness Together are offering you the incentive to have your cholesterol checked.
Talk to your doctor. Get your cholesterol checked by your family physician and bring the results to your local Fitness Together (Chagrin Falls, Hudson, Gates Mills, Rocky River or Solon) along with any recommendations your doctor has about your fitness and nutrition plan, and we will give you a *week of free training.
To learn more about high cholesterol and CVD, visit the American Heart Association.
Call 877.348.6446 and our directors of client care will get you started.
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