Exercise Targets the Pathways Driving Chronic Disease
Together, these risks often add up to something called Metabolic Syndrome.
Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that can quickly develop into a chronic disease diagnosis when someone has three or more of the following:
- High blood pressure (above 130/85 mmHg)
- A waistline greater than 40” for men or 35” for women
- Consistently high fasting blood sugar (over 100 mg/dl)
- Elevated triglycerides (over 150 mg/dl)
- Low HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol,” under 50 mg/dl)
Getting adequate exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve insulin sensitivity, lower blood pressure, balance cholesterol, and reduce visceral fat. Even moderate increases in daily activity can reverse many of the underlying drivers of metabolic syndrome and restore long-term health.
Here’s the encouraging news: this is the perfect time to take action by creating sustainable lifestyle changes! That’s where virtual lifestyle medicine health coaching comes in. Research shows Lifestyle Medicine is effective for improving cardiometabolic health, but also scalable for entire health systems.
At Aware Health, we’ve built this directly into our care model. Alongside virtual and diagnostic treatment for muscle and joint issues, our MSK+ members also have access to Lifestyle Medicine coaching designed to reduce risk of chronic conditions before they take hold. With coaching, you’ll get support to establish healthier habits that can stop chronic disease progression in its tracks.
The best part? Sessions are convenient, and provided at no cost to you through your employer health plan. That means we can meet you wherever you are whether it’s at home, at work, or on the go.
Every big transformation starts with one single step. Let virtual Lifestyle Medicine health coaching guide you towards a healthier future.
