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By Eileen Bailey

Managing the Holiday Season: Stress, Anxiety and Irritability

During the next few weeks, as the holiday season pushes you to your limits with activities, events and a growing to-do list, the effects of stress mount.

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New Cholesterol Slideshows!

We've taken the best articles from across the site and turned them into easy to read, digestible slideshows. Take a look!

Learn about this deadly duo

Triglycerides and Small LDL: The Odd Couple

Triglycerides and small LDL particles, small LDL and triglycerides: Like the Odd Couple, Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar, they come together in an uncomfortable situation.

Lifestyle changes prove crucial

Americans Less Likely to Die from Heart Disease

According to new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the risk of Americans dying from heart disease fell by 43 percent between 1980 and 2000.

What you should know

JAMA: Women Should Exercise for an Hour Every Day

What do you think of the new guidelines for women? Are they realistic?

Learn how you can cut sugar consumption.

Decrease Sugar Intake to Lower Triglycerides

Limiting sugar intake is essential if you are working to lower triglycerides.

Healthy changes can go a long way

Altering Lifestyle Can Make a Difference in Your Fight Against High Cholesterol

Learn which foods will be your best bet in lowering your bad cholesterol.