Heart Disease
Metabolic Syndrome
| Catalog #: | HA-83 |
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| Duration: | 11:41 minutes |
| Format(s): |    |
| Language(s): | English or Spanish |
Summary
This program helps patients understand that Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that can have serious health consequences. It explains the health problems associated with Metabolic Syndrome, identifies the key risk factors that lead to it, and outlines the basic steps a person can take to treat and even prevent the condition. The program emphasizes the importance of health check-ups to screen for risk factors. It also underscores why patients need to make healthy lifestyle choices like reducing weight, eating healthy, and increasing physical activity.
The sometimes whimsical tone of the program helps viewers feel like they are not alone in facing the challenges of making healthy choices. They can take a step-by-step approach without getting overwhelmed by information.