While HDL-C (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) is the ‘good’ cholesterol that removes it from your bloodstream, having a high LDL-C (low-density lipoprotein cholesterol) – also known as the ‘bad’ cholesterol – could raise your risks of heart disease and strokes. An ideal LDL-C level is less than 130, depending on your risk for cardiovascular disease. We want to help yo...
Type 2 Diabetes is a lifelong condition that impairs the body’s ability to use insulin effectively. Insulin is a hormone in your body that controls your blood sugar levels – without it, the body cannot manage blood sugar levels properly. The sugar in your blood builds up instead of being used for energy. Regular check-ups are extremely important in early diagnosis of Type 2...
LIVE WELL Exercise Clinic’s founder and CEO, Sara Hodson, was recently interviewed for a feature article in weightwatchers.com where she shared her expertise in health and fitness. The article focuses on Sara’s top five recommended steps for people who are starting a new fitness routine. “As we come out of summer, we may find we’ve fallen off of our routine a little bit, o...
