Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome?
June 15, 2017 by Joan Mcclusky, Healthday Reporter
(HealthDay)—Scientists have identified a group of specific factors that increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, all of which are severe health threats.
The name for these risk factors is metabolic syndrome. Think of them as a wake-up call for getting healthier.
The first risk factor is a large waistline, or excess fat in the belly area, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This is the only visible sign.
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