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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/06/2008, comments (0)

Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk

It is estimated that about 40% of adult males, and 24% of adult females are habitual snorers. Researchers have long suspected the link between snoring and cardiovascular illnesses, but a recent study has now confirmed this link. Hungarian researchers interviewed 12,643 participants, and found that loud snorers had a:34% increased risk of... Read more Chevron

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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/06/2008, comments (0)

Do low-carb diets promote a healthy heart?

I absolutely detest the culture of "fad" dieting that is so prevalent today. In America, it is estimated that 45% of women, and 30% of men diet to lose weight. Over the years, various diets have come and gone again, but a concept that has remained for some time is low-carb eating. Supporters of low-carb diets often claim that... Read more Chevron

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Dee

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posted 03/05/2008, comments (0)

Shocked by high cholesterol

Hi All, I just had my blood test done and expected everything to be normal as always. I am 5 feet in height and weigh 160 lbs. I got my results with the following: Cholesterol - 289Triglycerides - 136HDL - 45LDL - 217 (yes...)......HIGH My doctor recommended Crestor 10 mg for 6 months. What do you think of this? I read some not so... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/26/2008, comments (0)

What is Lipoprotein(a) and What Does it Mean for You?

Our body's lipids such as triglycerides and cholesterol are insoluble in circulating plasma (the fluid component of our blood.) In order to carry around these lipids, we must package them with proteins to make them dissolve in plasma. These proteins are called apolipoproteins. Apolipoproteins + lipids together make up what is called a... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/25/2008, comments (0)

Which source of fiber is good or bad?

Ray had the usual protuberant belly overhanging his beltline of someone who was over-reliant on processed starches, particularly wheat and other foods that raise blood sugar. After all, he ran a sandwich bakery. He sheepishly admitted that he ate the products of his own production line every day while at work, even bringing a few sandwiches... Read more Chevron

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