The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome in the Workplace? You may have heard about metabolic syndrome, a condition that more than 50 million Americans have been diagnosed with, but do you understand what it is and how it is affecting your cost as an employer? What is Metabolic Syndrome? It is a condition that has become [Read More…]
Sleep deprivation is a problem for almost 40% of Americans. Additionally, about 40 million of us suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders and an additional 20 million of us experience occasional sleep issues. Poor sleep has been linked to depression and anxiety, increased risk for heart disease, metabolic syndrome and cancer, memory issues, reduced immune [Read More…]
Written by Carrie Company Five Reasons to get a Metabolic Syndrome Blood Check You may have Metabolic Syndrome and don’t know it. The metabolic syndrome risk factors are insidious. Risk factors slowly increase, often without any symptoms. In multiple studies, up to 15% of people. Had Metabolic Syndrome and did not know it. Up to [Read More…]
Written By Carrie Company Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing many lifestyle and chronic diseases. The risk factors are: Increased blood pressure (greater than 130/85 mmHg) High blood sugar levels at or over 100 mg/dL Excess fat around the waist. In men a waist circumference at or [Read More…]