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Celebrating American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event. In order to urge Americans to join the battle against cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, the U.S. Congress instituted February as American Heart Month in 1963.   High cholesterol, high blood pressure,... Read moreChevron
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What Does Xanthelasma Have to Do With Cholesterol?

"Xanthos" means "yellow" in Greek. Xenthelasma are indeed skin deposits of yellow-colored fatty material and debris, the remnants of inflammatory cells (macrophages) bloated with lipid material that confers the yellow color. LDL particles are trapped in tissues, in this case in the connective tissue of the eyelids. Interestingly, the LDL particles... Read moreChevron
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Low Cholesterol Diet: How Much Cholesterol Can I Have Per Day?

So, how much cholesterol can you have per day on a low cholesterol diet? This is a pretty common question for anyone who has been told to lower their cholesterol levels.   Firstly, let me say that cholesterol naturally occurs in all parts of the body, and that it is necessary for normal bodily functions. It is present in your brain, nerves,... Read moreChevron
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It’s Super Bowl Time…Control Your Excitement

I look forward to Super Bowl Sunday every year, not just because I am a big fan of the game but also because of all the excitement and anticipation that the biggest game of the year brings. I know a lot of Steelers fans (there sure seem to be a lot in the DC area) and some Packers fans too (my old roommate from college - who went to high school in... Read moreChevron
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fighting with trying to lose weight is tough.I have tried but nothing has changed. This year will be a year of breakthrough as thi pounds will dtop.......
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