Weight control | Heart health | Cholesterol | Questions for your doc | Physical activity

Thursday, February 14, 2019   Need to Lose Weight?   More than one of every three American adults is overweight. Regular physical activity and a healthy eating plan can help. (From NIH’s NIDDK) Join NIH’s “Our Hearts” Campaign   For American Heart Month 2019, make a pact with your friends, family, and others to be heart healthy. (From NIH’s NHLBI) Control Your Cholesterol   Your body needs a waxy, fat-like substance called cholesterol to function, but too much can cause problems. Get tips for having a healthy level. (From NIH News in Health) Ask Your Doc About Your Heart   Do you know your risk for heart disease? If not, ask your doctor these 10 questions. (From NIH’s NIA) Light Activity May Lower Harmful Effects of Sitting A study suggests that doing 30 minutes of light physical activity each day instead of sitting can bring important health benefits. (From NIH Research Matters)