February is American Heart Month and the Clinical Exercise Physiology Program at Ball State encourages everyone to pay special attention this month to your heart health.  For more information about heart disease we encourage you to link to this site: http://www.hearthub.org/.

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Program will be holding a blood pressure and cholesterol screening on Thursday February 11th, from 6:30am- 8:30am.

The screening will take place in the lobby of the Ball State University Human Performance Laboratory on McKinley Avenue. No appointments necessary.

The blood test will include measures of:

1. HDL ("good") and LDL ("bad") cholesterol
2. Triglycerides
3. blood glucose
4. indicators of liver and kidney function (important for many people taking certain medications)

you must fast for 10- 12 hours prior to the testing

Results will be forwarded to you within 5 business days. Cost is $20 (cash or check).  Many people need these test results as part of a routine office visit with their physician.  We recommend that you inquire of your physician to determine if these results could be used for your medical evaluation, and thus you may be able to file for reimbursement from your insurance provider.

More advanced blood tests to evaluate cardiovascular risk are also available for an additional fee.  Please call Lynn Clark at 285-1140 for more details.

The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that all adults should know their current cholesterol levels by having them checked at least every 5 years (annually once it has been determined to be elevated).

The Clinical Exercise Physiology Program faculty and graduate students will be on hand to answer questions regarding blood pressure, cholesterol, heart health, and physical fitness.