Metabolic Syndrome - Series I

12/02/16 • 37 min

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke.

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Metabolic Syndrome - Alzheimers Series II

According to the American Heart Association, 47 million Americans have it. That's almost a staggering one out of every six people. The syndrome runs in families and is more common among African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans.