“I feel great!” Vinnie Jankowski is thrilled with the progress he’s made so far on his healthier lifestyle journey. The UConn Health surgical technician has lost a total of 30 pounds, his total cholesterol level has decreased from 186 to 147, and he’s lowered his blood pressure from 170/100 to 124/82. These dramatic improvements are potentially life-saving because it greatly reduces the constant pressure being placed on his heart due to an aortic aneurysm.

Vinnie credits his success to Brad Biskup with UConn Health’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, and all the support he’s received from his family and colleagues. But his journey continues – Vinnie wants to lose another 30 pounds and get off his meds. So stay tuned…..

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