Total Cholesterol – less than 200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L)
LDL Cholesterol – less than 100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L)
HDL Cholesterol – greater than 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L)
Triglycerides – less than 150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
Cholesterol basics, by the numbers
Category: Health Matters
Free Health Resource
Free health Resource from Everyday Health. This link will provide an easy way to search for drug descriptions and even has an “Ask a Pharmacist” option.
Yesterday was National Prayer Day in the United States, a reminder from a Facebook friend. Wasn’t even aware. So my reply to her was, “Crazy notion, but I start every day on my knees – sort of like Nat’l prayer day, everyday. :)”
There are two ways to think about our health. Every single day. Once a year.
Health Is Wealth
Health is wealth.
That’s what the 93-year old woman said.
She always said it.
She had a wisdom about her that only comes from seeing it all. A lifetime of sorting through the “meaning of life”.
In 1989, Cheryl and I returned to Pennsylvania for our Best Man’s wedding.
It was during that trip that Grammy died in my arms.
And for some unknown reason this morning, I’m recalling what Grammy always said like it was yesterday.
Life After Cancer
Lane 8 focuses on our physical health and well being. Much of the content here is my own personal struggle, and triumph, over mediocrity and boredom. Therefore, running is what does it for me.
Today is not about running or high cholesterol.
It’s about cancer. And how to think and act “after cancer”. This New York Times article shares very brief, but poignant summaries from cancer survivors.
It will inspire you to live, even if cancer hasn’t devastated your life.
Are You Willing To Fight?
Do you want to be healthier or are you good with where you are right now?
If you’re good with where you are right now, can you see into the future, years down the road, and still see a healthy you?
What if you fought for your health the same way our police fight for justice?