May is cholesterol and blood pressure month.
Since both high blood pressure and high cholesterol often have no immediate symptoms,
the more informed you are, the healthier you can be. Use your myMDVIP personal web pages to understand
cholesterol and how it affects you, learn all about the highs and lows of blood pressure and get
tips to cook smart so you look smart all personalized for you!
Cholesterol The Numbers Add Up
Did you know that cholesterol testing is one of the few that does not diagnose or monitor a
disease; rather cholesterol testing helps estimate your risk and, by controlling an undesirable
cholesterol level, actually aids in the prevention of heart disease. Learn about good cholesterol,
bad cholesterol, your total cholesterol number and more!
Log in to your myMDVIP personal web page
THEN click on Your Health Highlights on the left side of your screen to read about cholesterol
and how the numbers add up.
The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure
Getting your blood pressure taken is a normal part of any office visit, but what is the nurse
really checking? What does your blood pressure measure? What do the top and bottom numbers represent?
And what is the ideal range for your blood pressure?
For answers to these questions and to watch an animation about blood pressure and your heart
log in to your myMDVIP personal web page
THEN click on Your Health Highlights on the left side of your screen.
Cook Smart and Look Smart
Reducing Saturated Fats in Meat
Log in to your myMDVIP personal web page
THEN click on Your Health Highlights on the left side of your screen to read all of the tips.
