TriHealth LifeStyles is currently seeking team members and/or their spouses to participate in a healthy habits study.  As part of this study, all participants will receive:

Funded through a grant from the National Institutes of Health, the study is being conducted in conjunction with Habit Design and the University of Washington to evaluate different methods and technologies that can be used to help people develop healthy, sustainable habits.

 

Participation in this study is limited to individuals who have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when at least three of the criteria listed in the below table are met:

Biometric Categories	Levels Needed for Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis
Triglycerides	More than 150 mg/dL
Glucose (fasting blood sugar)	More than 100 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol	Men: Equal to or lower than 40 mg/dL   Women: Equal to or lower than 50 mg/dL
Blood Pressure	More than 130/85 mmHg
Abdominal Circumference	Men: Greater than 40 inches  Women: Greater than 35 inches

If you are interested in participating in this study but are unsure if you are eligible, it is recommended that you have a biometric screening done. This screening will provide you with valuable information about your health and determine if you do have metabolic syndrome. 

 

Interested team members and their spouses are encouraged to contact TriHealth LifeStyles at www.trihealthlifestyles.com or 513-346-5140 to learn more.