Fighting back against cholesterol
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If you want to go
- What: Learn about cholesterol and cardiovascular disease at “Healthy Hearts,” part of the Enjoy LIFE Project
- When: Sept. 9, from 6:30-8 p.m.
- Where: Plainfield Recreation Center, 482 Norwich Road, Plainfield
- For more information or to register for the program, call 860-889-8331, ext. 2495.
- Upcoming programs include “Healthy Eating Through the Holidays” on Oct. 14 and “Staying Active with Asthma” on Nov. 11. For a full schedule and more information, go to backushospital.org/enjoylife
Being aware of your cholesterol levels is one step toward knowing your overall cardiovascular health and risk factors. Learn more about controlling your cholesterol at the Enjoy LIFE program this month.
Cardiologist Michael Fucci, DO, of Cardiology Associates in Norwich and the Plainfield Backus Health Center will present “Healthy Hearts” on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Dr. Fucci will explain how cholesterol is a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. He will discuss what the different types of cholesterol are, how they are measured by a blood test, and what types of treatment may be rec- ommended — including diet, exercise and medications.
The event is part of the ongoing Enjoy LIFE (Lifelong Investment in Fitness and Exercise) series, a partnership between Backus Hospital and the Plainfield Recreation Department.
Backus Registered Dietitian Sarah Hospod will also be available to answer individual diet and nutrition questions starting at 6 p.m. Teams involved in the Enjoy LIFE project are encouraged to attend.