{"product_id":"9781938803208","title":"Overcoming Metabolic Syndrome","description":"Twenty-seven Percent of Americans Have Metabolic Syndrome\u003cp\u003e    It’s now estimated that 55 million Americans have metabolic syndrome; however, if you’re like most Americans, you may not have ever heard of the syndrome much less understand how it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome actually is a cluster of disorders, all of which are affected by both genetics and lifestyle. If you have three or more of the following, you considered as having metabolic syndrome:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eA waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh triglyceride levels     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh blood pressure     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevated fasting blood  sugar levels     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e         There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health. People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e       The good news is that you can overcome this deadly syndrome. The authors of \u003ci\u003eOvercoming Metabolic Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e, an endocrinologist and a cardiovascular surgeon, have treated thousands of patients; they know how to cut through the confusion and give you’re the basics about how you can restore your health. Among the questions they answer:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e         \u003cli\u003eHow do I know if I have metabolic syndrome?    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is insulin resistance? Why is it a critical issue?    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy does insulin resistance make it so hard to lose weight?    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is the role of exercise, diet, and nutrition?    \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhich medications are used to treat the syndrome?\u003cp\u003e         A Clear and Simple Guide to Better Health!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Addicus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182066516208,"sku":"9781938803208","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938803208_p0.jpg?v=1763664290","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938803208","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}