By Tina Hergert, For The Sandy Standard Hi neighbors! Last month we covered metabolic syndrome, the warning sign about 40% of American adults are living with. I promised a personal health dashboard this month, and here it is. Think of it like the dashboard in your car. It shows what is working, what needs attention, and what could leave you stranded on the side of the road.Your body has one too. Most people just never learn how to read it. Three numbers are enough to start. Y

Hi neighbors! I’m Tina Hergert, a registered nurse, a health coach, and a Sandy resident. I’ve lived here my entire adult life. This community is home, and I care about how we feel, how we live, and how long we stay well. I chose to write this column for a simple reason. Too many people struggle to access care. Appointments take weeks or months. Costs add up. When people finally get in, they often leave with more questions than answers. Many get told, “Your labs are normal,”