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Alternative Cholesterol
lowering Medicines
There are alternatives,
however, and many you can get
over the counter and are
natural supplements you can
find in any health food or
vitamin store
Battle of the Sexes Cholesterol
Differences Between Men and
Women
Although some might deny that
there are differences between
the cholesterol of the
sexes
Cholesterols Brother
Triglycerides
Cholesterol and Triglycerides
are both lipids that your body
needs to survive. However, if
you do not maintain healthy
levels
Exercising to Lower Your
Cholesterol
Exercise is necessary when you
have been diagnosed with high
cholesterol levels
Have a Healthy Living
Plan
It's not an easy thing to do we
fall out of routine with some
of the most simple of tasks,
and dieting and exercising may
not be your idea of fun
activities.
Is There Good
Cholesterol
Lipoproteins, which are
commonly referred to as HDL,
are what carry cholesterol into
your body's' liver and are
considered to be the good
type
Nicotinic Acid and Your
Health
Nicotinic Acid, which is more
commonly known as Niacin, is a
vitamin that is commonly
prescribed to help with poor
cholesterol levels
Statin Drugs What are They and
are They Safe
Statin drugs have little or no
side effects associated with
their long term use, and taking
them can reduce the risk of
both heart attack and
stroke
The First Step to a Healthy
Lifestyle Choosing a
Doctor
Your doctor is one of the most
important people in your life,
so by doing your research you
can choose a physician and
institute that makes you feel
comfortable and works with your
insurance plan or price
range
The
Power of Soy
Is not just as a substitute for
those who do not wish to eat
meat, but also as part of a
healthy diet for patients with
high cholesterol levels.
Using Cholesterol Absorption
Inhibitors
There have been many
medications used to do the same
things that these types of
medications do, but none are
quite as effective at lowering
high cholesterol as the
cholesterol absorption
inhibitors
What is
a Stroke
A stroke
is a potentially deadly
occurrence that happens when an
artery leading to the brain
becomes clogged or
breaks.
It commonly leaves the victim
with either minor or major
disabilities because brain
cells die and cannot be
repaired
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Beware of Blindness High
Cholesterol Concerns in
Diabetic Patients
you may be at risk for vision
problems, about which your
doctor has probably warned you
already.
Cholesterol The Good, the Bad,
and the Ugly
Understanding cholesterol and
how is effects the body can be
a tricky subject, since there
are two different types of
cholesterol
Cooking for a Low Cholesterol
Diet
High cholesterol levels require
a number of lifestyle changes,
including modifying your
diet
Fats and Your
Cholesterol
When discussing cholesterol,
fat always comes into the
conversation. For those with
higher cholesterol, it is
recommended that they eat a low
saturated fat diet
How You Can Get High
Cholesterol From Your
Parents
Scientists have linked some
people's high cholesterol to a
specific genetic defect
Make Every Appointment
Count
Being prepared for an
examination can also help take
away the anxiety some people
feel when faced with an
impending doctor's office
visit
Self Testing Options for High
Cholesterol Patients
These kits are available at
your local pharmacy or through
your doctor, and when used
correctly they can help you
monitor the changes in you
blood cholesterol levels
The Dangers of Low
Cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to
long-term health problems,
including strokes and heart
attacks. However, low
cholesterol can be a health
problem as well
The
Math of Cholesterol
Getting more than one number
can be confusing, and even if
your doctor explains it to you
in the examination room, it is
difficult to remember once you
get home
Three of a Kind
Fibrates
The Three of a Kind Fibrates
which are derived from fibric
acid, are used to increase good
cholesterol and decrease bad
cholesterol in people who need
to keep their high cholesterol
under control
What Are Bile Acid
Sequestrants
Bile is a very important factor
in ridding the body of
cholesterol. You see,
cholesterol is a major
component of bile
What is VLDL
Cholesterol
It is one of the unfavorable
types of cholesterol because
high levels of it put you at
risk of developing coronary
artery disease
What Kind of Lipid Altering
Medication is Right for
You
LDL cholesterol and
Triglycerides are what are
known as undesirable lipids,
and in large amounts they can
cause you to be at risk for
serious medical problems
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