The Cass County Health System will continue with its ” Healthy U” lunch series on Thursday, March 26th with “Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know. Tammy Birline, ARNP and Emily Krengel, Registered Dietician, both with CCHS,  will present the program. Tammy says “We’ll discuss the risk factors and complications for Metabolic Syndrome as well as diet and lifestyle changes that can make an impact on your health.”

Metabolic Syndrome is a group of medical conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Typically, it involves high blood pressure, high blood sugar level, excess body fat, and high cholesterol levels. According to the American Heart Association, “Individuals with metabolic syndrome have about a two-fold increase in risk for heart attack or stroke when compared with individuals who do not have metabolic syndrome.”

Healthy U is a free lunch series that focuses on a different health topic each month. Attendees receive a free lunch in addition to an educational program presented by medical professionals. Future topics include podiatry, caring for children, dementia, and joint health. The lunch program will be held at noon March 26th in Conference Room 2 at CCHS. For more information, or to make a reservation for the March 26th Healthy U, call 712-243-7479.