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Learn about high cholesterol, anxiety, and blood pressure with our bilingual education materials – ready for printing or sharing online.
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood. Learn more about why not all cholesterol is bad for you.
H: HDL is “good cholesterol.” Think of H in HDL as Healthy. The Higher, the better.
L: LDL is “bad cholesterol.” Think of L in LDL as Lousy. The Lower, the better.
Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. When you eat, the body converts any calories it does not use right away into triglycerides. The triglycerides are stored calories, which go to your stomach. Having high triglyceride levels can raise your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Saturated Fat and Trans Fat: Saturated fat and trans fat are fats that raise blood cholesterol levels the most. Just like cholesterol, saturated fat is found in food that comes from animals. Trans fat is found in fried foods and baked products.
How to lower your cholesterol:
Anxiety is a feeling of fear or worry. Find out how to manage your symptoms.
Symptoms of Anxiety:
How can I manage my anxiety? Therapy and medication are used to treat anxiety. Lifestyle changes can also help.
Blood pressure measures the force of blood pushing against the artery walls. Find out how you can lower yours if it’s too high.
How is blood pressure measured? Your blood pressure is measured by two numbers: a systolic “top number” and a diastolic “bottom number.” The top number measures the force of blood when the heart pumps. The bottom number measures the force of blood between heartbeats.
Ways to lower your blood pressure:
Learn how to deal with some of the common reasons people don’t follow their doctor’s instructions for taking medication.
Taking your medication the right way will help you have a better quality of life. If you do not, your condition can get worse or new health problems can start. Below are some helpful tips for dealing with some of the common reasons people have trouble following their doctor’s instructions.
Create a list of your medications
(prescription and non-prescription):
Learn about your medications:
Plan:
Organize your pills:
Create a calendar or schedule:
Friendly reminder:
Follow up with your doctor:
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not use sugar (glucose) as it should. See how you can still lead a healthy life with diabetes.
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not use sugar (glucose) as it should. The body breaks down most of the food you eat into sugar. Sugar travels in you blood through a hormone called insulin to all cells in the body. The cells need sugar to give you energy and keep you healthy.
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
You can lead a healthy life with diabetes by staying active, managing your stress, and eating balanced meals.
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. Learn how to protect yourself and your family.
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. It is caused by the influenza virus. The flu can cause mild to severe illness, and can lead to death. Older adults, young children, and people with certain health problems, are at a higher risk for flu complications. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting the flu vaccine every year.
People who have the flu often have some or all of these symptoms:
We know that the more information you have about your health and prevention, the more prepared you are to take control of your health. To learn more about our Health Education programs, call (877) 462-2582.