High cholesterol is a leading cause of thickening of the arteries. There is more. This is known as atherosclerosis & can lead to other cardiovascular diseases, including heart disease. If some one has high cholesterol they are advised to change their diet & take more exercise. This article will explain what cholesterol does to the […]
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Why Is LDL Cholesterol Called Bad Cholesterol
February 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
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What Is The Effect Of Fats And Cholesterol
January 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Fat & cholesterol receive bad press, there is no doubt. If you hear fat or cholesterol mentioned in a sentence it is often preceded or closely followed by some way to reduce or lose it in some ingenious fashion. The truth is that fat & cholesterol are essential for the overall health of the […]
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What Is HDL Cholesterol
January 28th, 2008 · No Comments
Cholesterol is a naturally occurring sterol that is produced in the liver. It is used in the cell membranes & help in the secretion of hormones throughout the body. It also helps to convert sunlight to vitamin D in the body. Thus it is a vital part of a normally functioning body. However if a […]
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What is a Normal Cholesterol Count for Men & Women?
January 25th, 2008 · No Comments
Do you know what the acceptable levels are for each of the different types of cholesterol? There are different types of cholesterol? Yes there are. The three most well known types are LDL, HDL & triglycerides. There is more. Typically people with high cholesterol will give their overall composite cholesterol level. However, knowing what […]
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What Are the Normal Levels of Cholesterol?
January 22nd, 2008 · No Comments
You keep hearing about the dangers of high cholesterol levels. People with high cholesterol have a higher risk for heart attacks, heart disease & strokes. Keeping normal levels of cholesterol can help reduce these health risks.
Cholesterol is measured in milligrams. Adults are classified with cholesterol levels. Your levels can also be based on other […]
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What Are Normal Cholesterol Levels
January 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Although cholesterol serves many essential roles in keeping our bodies in good health it receives more attention when it is harmful to our bodies. It is harmful when there is too much in the body. We produce about 80% of the cholesterol that is needed by the body naturally in the liver. The rest is […]
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We Discuss The Truth About Atkins Cholesterol Lowering Diet
January 16th, 2008 · No Comments
It wasan issue of credibility for the critics of the Atkins diet if it really is “good for the heart”. Dr Atkins was forced to admit that pregnant women that were following his low-carb diet would suffer fetal damage to their unborn babies, as he was called before a Senate committee. Thanks to many studies, […]
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We Discuss Supplements To Lower Your Cholesterol
January 13th, 2008 · No Comments
On the market, there’re a lot of natural cholesterol supplements. There is more. These natural cholesterol supplements have shown to be very beneficial because they tend to not only reduce the LDL cholesterol level (also known as the bad cholesterol) but also increase the HDL cholesterol level (also known as the good cholesterol ? […]
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Various Medications To Lower Cholesterol
January 10th, 2008 · No Comments
As you might know by now, cholesterol is a waxy substance, mostly fat like that is made in the liver. Cholesterol serves many vital functions & forms part of every cell in the body. However, our bodies make more cholesterol than we really need occasionally & this excess of cholesterol starts circulating in the bloodstream. […]
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Tips for Eating Out
January 7th, 2008 · No Comments
You have decided. You are going to make positive changes to your eating habits in order to reduce your bad cholesterol numbers. However, working against that decision is your work situation and, out of necessity (or by choice), you eat out often. All is not lost. There are thing you […]
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