If left untreated, thyroid disease can cause serious health consequences such as elevated cholesterol levels, an elevated risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, infertility, muscle weakness, weight gain, cold intolerance, depression, sluggishness, sleepiness, slower reflexes, brittle fingernails, dry hair and skin, menstrual irregularities, muscular cramps and aches, poor memory, difficulty concentrating, and, in extreme cases, coma or death.

Certified personal trainer, Darrell Carr will address these issues with a “Thyroid Workshop” at Warsaw Community Public Library from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. Learn about the function of the thyroid, key vitamins and the best lab tests.

Register at WCPL at 574-267-6011 or online at www.warsawlibrary.org.