Ejercicio

Movie 1 - Cholesterol Video (7:49) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WhADd1GKtA&feature=related
What is cholesterol and why do we need it? 
It is a lipid, building block, makes up the membraneof cells. We need it to protect neurofibers, produce hormones, and make chemicals to digest our food.
What are the dangers of too much cholesterol? 
It can narrow arteries, hearth diseases, anddamages in the arteries.
Explain the difference between good vs. bad cholesterol  What is the treatment for high cholesterol
Bad cholesterol is LDL, leads to arteriosclerosis. On the other side, Goodcholesterol is HDL, reduces the amount of arteriosclerosis and lower risk of this disease.
Movie 2 - Stroke video (6:19) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH6WqBNBOZQ&feature=related
What arethe symptoms of a stroke? 
Sudden headache
Blurry vision
Trouble speaking
Numb in one side of the body
Describe the 2 types of strokes. 
Hemorrhagic: this happens when a weak artery of the brainexplodes and the blood surrounds the tissue of the brain.
Ischemic: when an artery of the brain becomes blocked, it cuts the blood supply .
How do you avoid strokes?
Identify your risk factors(bad cholesterols, diabetes, high blood pressure)
Diet and exercise

Movie 3 - Diabetes Video (5:35) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTgBvJsHcCk&feature=related
What is diabetes and what arethe symptoms?  
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder of the pancreas, which produces a hormone called insulin and the symptoms dehydration, weight loss, changes in vision and extreme fatigue.
Describethe 2 types of diabetes. 
Type 1 (juvenal): all the insulin of the pancreas have been destroyed. It is less much common.
Type 2: it is more common and many people do not know that they have itbecause the symptoms are not diagnosed.
What risk factors increase your chances of developing diabetes? 
Family history high cholesterol and high blood pressure and obesity. Race and ethnicity count...