Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body. It is needed for the body to function normally. The optimal levels for persons with or without existing heart disease are:
- Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL.
- LDL (bad cholesterol): less than 100 mg/dL.
- HDL (good cholesterol): 40 mg/dL or higher
An estimated 107 million American adults have a total blood cholesterol of 200 mg/dL and higher. High cholesterol is a major risk factor of heart disease. Cholesterol levels can be lowered through healthy lifestyle changes such as dietary improvement, increased physical activity, weight control and stress management.
September is Prostate Cancer Month awareness Month
- Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men in the United States.
- It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States.
- African American men have the highest risk of prostate cancer in the world.
- More than 60% of all diagnosed prostate cancers are found in men aged 65 years and older.
- Early detection is the key.
National Alcohol & Recovery Month
- Approximately 23.4 million people aged 12 or older in 2006 needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem.
- Among youth aged 12-17, an estimated 8% were classified with substance dependence or abuse.
NNHSC provides substance abuse counseling