BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people.
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people and their families.
How can I get started on a physical activity routine?
Click here to download your heart-healthy 4 week calendar.
Your blood cholesterol level has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease.
Some risk factors are beyond your control. If you have one or more of these non-controllable risk factors, you may want to pay special attention to reducing the risk factors that you can control.
To keep from becoming overweight or obese, you need to maintain a balance between the calories you take in, and those you burn off.
Teenagers and young adults who are obese or have type 2 diabetes show signs of artery damage that may increase their risk of heart attack and stroke later in life.
Think eating healthy means more expense? Think again. Visit the new Spend Smart, Eat Smart website at Iowa State University Extension.
Heart Disease is the #1 killer of women, but many women do not know they are at risk.
Ways to avoid Diabetes, signs and symptoms and living healthy.