Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of disorders that include abdominal obesity, hypertension (HTN), dyslipidemia including high triglycerides (TGs) and/or low HDL cholesterol, and impaired glucose metabolism (elevated fasting blood glucose).
Heart Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for health across the lifespan, yet many Americans fall short of current intake recommendations.
Summer is just around the corner, ushering in the opportunity for more outdoor social events centered around the joy of sharing food with friends and loved ones.
Learn more about the World Health Organization’s recent report on lowering sodium intake and the link to CVD, as well as expert strategies on how to reduce consumption and save even more lives.
Dietitians who don’t work directly with patients with hypertension or hypertension-related illnesses, such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease,…
New biomarkers are being studied to assess patient risk of CVD and determine their role in diagnosing and managing patients.
This continuing education course examines updated guidelines for low-sodium diets for the general population and those with chronic conditions.
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