BaySport Celebrates National Cholesterol Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month! BaySport is celebrating with the NIH to provide important information about cholesterol and five ways BaySport supports Cholesterol Month!
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance occurring naturally in all body parts. Your body needs some cholesterol to work properly. But if you have too much in your blood, it can stick to the walls of your arteries. This is called plaque. Plaque can narrow your arteries or even block them.
High cholesterol levels in the blood can increase your risk of heart disease. Your cholesterol levels tend to rise as you get older. There are usually no signs or symptoms of high blood cholesterol; however, it can be detected with a blood test. The most common risk factors for high cholesterol include: lack of exercise, a BMI of 30 or greater, tobacco & alcohol use, and family history of heart disease.
Monitoring cholesterol levels early in life is recommended. If any of the risk factors above apply to you, speak to a doctor about developing a plan to prevent high cholesterol. Effective ways to manage cholesterol levels at home include:
Increase daily exercise
Weight loss, if considered overweight or obese
Stay adequately hydrated
Adopt a healthy, well-balanced diet
Cut out tobacco products.
5 Ways BaySport Supports Cholesterol Month
Executive Physical Examinations – BaySport provides a comprehensive executive physical examination (Complete Medical Profile). A comprehensive executive physical examination consists of a thorough physical examination, treadmill evaluation, resting and exercise electrocardiograms, body composition analysis, muscular strength and flexibility assessment, complete blood profile and urinalysis, lung function test, and two follow-up consultations.
Corporate Wellness – BaySport’s multidisciplinary approach to corporate health and fitness enables employers to select from a wide range of worksite services tailored to meet their health enhancement goals and budgets. This includes fitness center management, group exercise, massage therapy, biometric screenings, health fair support, nutrition services, personal training, rewards programs, and a health portal.
Wellness Initiatives – BaySport promotes healthy behaviors among our employees while they are at work. In support of our commitment to “practicing what we preach,” BaySport has developed a corporate wellness initiative modeled after the one created by Breathe California.
Biometric Screenings – BaySport continues to be a leader in the field of biometric screenings, providing clinically skilled employees, outstanding customer service, and unparalleled dedication to detail for each screening event. As an industry leader, our team conducts over 12,000 health screens annually.
BaySportLife Health Coaching – BaySportLife is a comprehensive, clinically based lifestyle training program designed to help you achieve your health and wellness goals. Our experienced team of clinical professionals will guide you through a personalized health improvement plan that includes specific nutrition recommendations, an exercise prescription, hands-on exercise training, and ongoing follow-up support.