According to the Mayo Clinic, Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions–increased blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels–that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Know the Risk Factors Metabolic Syndrome is, in essence, a cluster of conditions. Metabolic Syndrome […]
Alzheimer’s Disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the US. One in three seniors dies from Alzheimer’s or another dementia. (Source) Does the possibility of getting Alzheimer’s disease frighten you? Do you believe it’s an inevitable part of the aging process? There is a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, so let’s clear that […]
What if I told you the food you eat can affect your mood? Yes, there’s a definite correlation between your food and your mood! We recently hosted Tina Wankey, MS, Mental Health Therapist, from Affinity Health Systems to speak on the topic of Food On Mood. Her educational and enlightening presentation made me take a […]
