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Brannon & Associates Inc. has a library of over 10,000 Health Q&As in over 100 different medical specialties providing our clients with the most advanced medical information to use in preparing: Newsletters, magazines and/or newspaper, radio or television advertising. Waiting room video ad boards. Twitter Facebook Websites- Awareness month information. Our short concise Q&As have been written by medical specialists from all over the country. Our Q&As offer a pathway to educate patients, clients, coworkers and the community while providing Top of Mind Awarness to healthy living.
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Q How do I put
nutrition and variety into a lunch box?

A Getting back to school

means packing healthy lunches for the whole family. Here are some nutritious lunch ideas everyone can enjoy: Bake a chicken and make chicken salad. Make egg salad and try adding shredding veggies for a new twist. Pack dippers such as carrots, celery sticks, broccoli, pepper strips, whole grain crackers, or strawberries. Use hummus, honey mustard, or plain yogurt as a dip. Try PB&J a new way by eliminating the jelly and substituting sliced strawberries, sliced apples or pears, bananas, or shredded carrots with raisins. A healthy lunch reduces the afternoon droop and gives energy for creativity and

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How do you interpret cholesterol results?
Triglycerides (TRG): It is best to have your triglycerides between 35 and 160. Total cholesterol (TC): It is best to have your cholesterol below 200. HDL: is is your good cholesterol. is number needs to be as high as possible (at least above 30). LDL: is is your bad cholesterol. You should have your LDL less than 130. If you have had a heart attack or stroke or other vascular problem, the LDL should be less than 100. TC/HDL Ratio: is is your risk ratio for heart disease based on your cholesterol levels. Your ratio should be less than 4.0.

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What are the risk factors for coronary heart disease?

e well known risk factors for coronary heart disease include cigarette smoking (smoking increases the risk for heart disease up to six times over non smokers) , elevated blood pressure, diabetes mellitus, high cholesterol, and a positive family history of early coronary heart disease (before 55 years of age). Other predisposing factors include age, male gender, obesity (more than 30% overweight), type A personality, sedentary lifestyle, history of stroke, and low levels of HDL cholesterol (the good type). Obviously age, gender, and family history cannot be altered. Major prevention can be achieved by quitting smoking, dieting, and exercising which can help maintain an ideal weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol ratio (total cholesterol: good cholesterol).

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What are the current recommendations for treatment of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease. When your heart squeezes, it forces blood into the major blood vessels. When this occurs, the pressure in your arteries increases. When your heart nishes squeezing, it relaxes, lls with blood, and the pressure falls. We measure the highest pressure and call it systolic blood pressure (SBP). e lowest measured pressure is called 'diastolic' blood pressure (DBP). e risk of developing cardiovascular disease increases 4 folds with increasing SBP and 2-3 folds with increasing DBP. Recent studies have shown that lowering the SBP to less than 130 produced a 35% reduction in strokes and heart attacks!

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What is Cardiomyopathy (CMO)?

Simply put, cardiomyopathy means a weak heart muscle. Patients with CMO may have symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or ankle swelling; some patients may not have symptoms but are at risk to have their heart grow weaker until symptoms occur. Now and in the future a weak heart muscle will lead to hospitalization and be the largest drain on health care dollars related to the heart. Patients at risk for CMO include patients with Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, and Coronary Artery Disease. If you are at risk or desire more information about CMO please contact our office.