The Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce the Financial Literacy Workshop: “Building Wealth Through Savings & Investments” on April 13th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Earlewood Park Conference Center, 1111 Recreation Drive, Columbia SC 29203.
This workshop is a must-attend event, featuring dynamic speakers, who will share invaluable insights on financial literacy. Whether you’re just starting your financial journey or looking to enhance your knowledge, this workshop is for YOU! Spaces are limited, reserve your spot at http://bit.ly/49IkogU
Registration open for Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable
The South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs will host a Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at EdVenture Children’s Museum (211 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29201).
From developing a story or idea for a book to navigating the publishing process,
the Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable will empower potential authors with the tools needed to selfpublish a book.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the following multicultural publishers and authors:
- Linder Gordon, Publisher
Admission to the Minority Self-Publishing Authors Roundtable is free. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register, visit https://cma.sc.gov/our-events
For more information, call the South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs at 803-333-9621.
encourage people with uncontrolled high cholesterol to have their levels checked right away and discuss appropriate treatment options with their health care provider.”
If your high cholesterol is uncontrolled, understanding how you can achieve greater control can reduce your risk for serious health conditions, including potentially lifethreatening cardiovascular events.
Consider these tips to get high cholesterol under control.
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Talk with your doctor. Speaking with your physician is an important first step to managing any health condition. Your doctor can help you understand the severity of your condition and whether a treatment plan should be moderate or aggressive.
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Check your progress. Keeping tabs on your cholesterol can help you and your health care team gauge whether your treatment plan is working. If you don’t have heart disease, you may not need to check as frequently, but your doctor can recommend the appropriate intervals to help manage your cholesterol most effectively.
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Take medications as prescribed. Statins are the medications most often recommended by treatment
guidelines for the management of blood cholesterol, and nearly one-third ( 3 0 % ) of those taking statins believe they are the only cholesterollowering treatment available, according to the survey. However, even with maximal statin therapy, some patients with chronic disease do not meet recommended LDL cholesterol levels. Taking your medications regularly and as instructed helps your doctor determine whether additional therapies – including nonstatin treatments – could be useful to help manage your blood cholesterol.
- Make lifestyle adjustments. Your diet plays a major role in lowering LDL cholesterol. Limiting fatty foods, especially those that are high in saturated and trans fats, is key. Monitoring your overall diet and exercising can also help reduce your risk of high cholesterol. Even if you don’t have high cholesterol, adopting more cholesterol-friendly habits can help prevent your levels from rising to unhealthy levels in the future.
To find additional information about managing your high cholesterol, talk to your health care provider and visit WaveTheRedFlag.info. (Family Features)
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