High cholesterol is one of the risk factors for atherosclerosis along with smoking, overweight and having high blood pressure. High cholesterol has a definition that differs depending on your exact age.
High cholesterol is defined as a total cholesterol level higher than 5.2 mmol/L which is 200 mg/dL in American units. It’s confusing for most of us.
You have two types of cholesterol in your blood – the good and bad. High cholesterol is known as a silent disease because there are often no visible symptoms – until something serious happens.
If left untreated it can lead to serious complications, sometimes even death. That makes it very important to have your cholesterol checked – properly – by your doctor. It won’t go away on its own. However, before you think about medication you may want to consider lifestyle changes – they can be easy to make and can have dramatic results.
LDL is called the bad cholestrol and it has a higher fat-to-protein ratio than HDL – which is usually called the good cholesterol. Cholesterol from LDL is the main source of buildup and blockage in your arteries. So the more LDL cholesterol your blood contains the greater your risk of heart disease.
If you manage to lower your cholesterol levels it can slow, stop, or even reverse the buildup of plaque. It can also reduce your risk of a heart attack. For starters, learn all you can about high cholesterol foods.
General texts like this are not intended as a substitute for competent, professional medical advice. As with anything medical, you should consult your physician for his advice before you consider making any changes, or taking any medications.
As most soccer coaches know, it is hard to keep soccer practices interesting and full of new drills. It is important to do this becuase kids need to be mentally stimulated by new things. Practicing the same old soccer drills will lead to an un-interesting practice with dis-interested kids. When you think your practices are becoming dull and you are looking for new ideas, there are several things you can do.
First of all, consult with other soccer coaches. Most soccer coaches love to share ideas about strategy and practice drills. You would be suprised at how willing other coaches are to share their ideas.
Invite another coach or former player to run practice. A completely fresh drill will sometimes be just the boost kids need. It also provides you with a fresh set of eyes that can help you see a new perspective on what the team needs to work on. It is like painting. When you paint a picture, you think it looks the best after you take a break from looking at it for a while. When you come back, your fresh eyes perceive it much different.
These days one of the best resources is the internet. Videos and coaching drills are all over the internet. You don’t have to be a soccer coach either. You can find ideas on hockey drills, football drills, basketball drills, and pretty much any sport. Make sure to get specific in your search too. Typing in Soccer Drills will yield a lot of results. Try Soccer Conditioning Drills, or Soccer Passing Drills to get more specific. The same goes for video searches, the more specific the better.
Finding the perfect give for children on the holidays can be a chore. Here’s a list of popular toys for 2009 holiday season to point you in the right direction.
1. Zhu Zhu Pets. Zhu Zhu pet hamsters are like the real thing, but without the mess or cost! These toys are really cute and come with collectible accessories.
2. Mindflex. The mindflex game claims you can move an object with the power of your mind. By putting on a headset and concentrating, you can move a small ball around an obstacle course. This is a highly novel toy and great for older kids.
3. Bakugan 7-in-1 Maxus Dragonoid. Action figures are a popular item every year and this year is no different. This particular action figure lets you play with seven different little toys that come together and make one big toy. These action figures are highly collectible and a good choice for children that are a fan of the Cartoon Network television series Bakugan Battle Brawlers.
4. Children who are fans of the show Dora the Explorer will be interested in nthe new line of Dora the Explorer collection of characters. These characters even plug into the computer to customize what they say and play with their online character online!
5. Nintendo DSi. The Nintendo DSi is already one of the best hand held video game systems in history and will make a great holiday gift for anybody who does not own one yet. The Nintendo DSi not only plays games, but also has a camera, plays music, and has the ability to connect to the Internet. This toy is pricier than most, but has a large selection of games that will suit all ages and interests.
All the top toys should be a great choice for the children on your holiday list.
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