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Celebrate National Triglycerides Day by eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly to help keep your triglyceride levels healthy!
Mark your calendars for a day of health awareness and education on National Triglycerides Day on March 28! This day was created to bring awareness to the importance of knowing and maintaining healthy triglyceride levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood, and they play an important role in our overall well-being. By taking simple steps like exercising more frequently, eating a balanced diet, reducing stress levels, and quitting smoking, you can help keep your triglyceride levels at a healthy level. So let's celebrate this day by taking care of our bodies and making sure we're living our best life!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1879</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Glycerol Structure Proposal</div><div class='timeline-text'>Swedish scientist A.W. von Hofmann proposes the first structure for glycerol, a component of triglycerides.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Triglycerides Identified as Health Marker</div><div class='timeline-text'>Research begins to emerge suggesting triglycerides as a marker for heart disease risk during the 1950s.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Connection to Diabetes Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Further research throughout the 1980s identifies elevated levels of triglycerides as a risk factor for diabetes and other health issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Heart Association Guidelines</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Heart Association releases new guidelines on triglyceride levels and cardiovascular health in 2003.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>FDA Approves Triglyceride-lowering Drug</div><div class='timeline-text'>The FDA approves fenofibrate, a drug that helps lower triglyceride levels in blood, showing increased interest in managing triglycerides pharmacologically.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of National Triglycerides Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Triglycerides Day is first celebrated in 2015. Its aim is to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining healthy triglyceride levels.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Eat heart-healthy foods</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>A healthy diet is key to controlling triglycerides. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol, such as fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains, and lean proteins.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Exercise regularly</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>The combination of healthy eating and regular physical activity can help lower your triglyceride levels. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Avoid alcohol</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Alcohol can raise triglyceride levels, so it's best to avoid it if you have high triglycerides. If you do choose to drink, do so in moderation.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Manage stress</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Stress can trigger unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise leading to high triglyceride levels. Find a way to manage your stress, such as yoga, meditation, or talking with friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take your medication</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you have been prescribed medication to help control your triglyceride levels, be sure to take it as directed. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about your medication.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Triglycerides are a risk factor for heart disease</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>High levels of triglycerides in your blood can increase your risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and other serious health conditions. That's why it's important to keep track of your triglyceride levels and talk to your doctor if they're too high or too low.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Changes in lifestyle can help improve triglyceride levels</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making changes to your diet and lifestyle such as reducing saturated fat intake, cutting back on sugar and refined carbohydrates, increasing activity levels and quitting smoking can all help reduce triglyceride levels. By celebrating National Triglycerides Day each year we remind ourselves and others about the importance of maintaining healthy triglyceride numbers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Triglycerides are an indicator of overall health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Triglycerides not only show how well you manage dietary fat but also provide insight into other areas of health such as diabetes, kidney disease, metabolism disorders and liver health. For this reason, monitoring your triglyceride level is essential for anyone looking to stay on top of their overall health and wellbeing!</p></div></div>
National Triglycerides Day is celebrated on March 28th every year. In 2024 National Triglycerides Day will occur on a Thursday.
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