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Juanitaw
posted 03/26/2009, comments (0)

Discussions about cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes

I am interested in sharing information with anyone who has advice or questions about heart disease issues or other related issues.
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Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician
posted 03/20/2009, comment (1)

5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Good Cholesterol Levels

You may have been told that you need to lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and increase your HDL (good) cholesterol levels. While this may sound like a mixed message, in fact it's an excellent way to help lower your risk of heart disease.   Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in all of the body's cells. It has several healthy... Read moreChevron
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i am 32 years and i live in georgia.
posted 03/14/2009, comment (1)

i have high cholesterol

i have been taking high cholesterol meds for it.it was good from my last test.
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Melanie Thomassian

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posted 03/09/2009, comments (5)

A Daily Food Guide to Lowering Cholesterol

The information below is organized according to the various food groups as a handy reference guide. Use this guide to help you choose food in the correct proportions as you try to follow a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol.   The table lists the number of servings recommended for each day, and also gives examples of typical serving... Read moreChevron
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posted 03/05/2009, comments (0)

7 Important Diet Changes to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

High blood cholesterol can affect anyone. It's a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease, and the higher your cholesterol level, the greater your risk.   If you've just been diagnosed with high cholesterol it can be a daunting experience, but thankfully there are steps you can take to help protect your... Read moreChevron
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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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