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Taking Prescribed Medicine is Good for Your Heart (and Your Wallet)

Let me first start this entry by saying that I am not employed by the drug industry, nor do I receive financial compensation in any way, shape, or form from them. Lipitor probably saved my life ten years ago by helping bring down my LDL (bad cholesterol) level below the "danger zone" and getting me on the path to heart health.   While... Read moreChevron
posted 04/20/2011, comments (0)|
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Greater Success Lowering Cholesterol with More Than Just Meds

Cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statin medications, a commonly prescribed and relied upon by physician and patients alike. In many cases they've proven to be very effective at lowering cholesterol. HOWEVER, it takes more than a medication alone to improve overall health and control cholesterol. Lifestyle changes are necessary. Other risks to... Read moreChevron
posted 01/12/2011, comments (0)|
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Heat Waves and Heart Disease

Over the past three weeks the Washington, DC, area has been engulfed in some of the hottest weather on record. While I normally prefer hot weather to the 15"-20" inches of snow we endured this past winter, even this extreme heat has been a bit much for me - especially when I looked at the digital temperature gauge in my truck last week and it read... Read moreChevron
posted 07/13/2010, comments (0)|
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American College of Cardiology Wraps Up 2010 Annual Conference

The Washington, D.C. based American College of Cardiology (ACC) closed up its 2010 Annual Conference with some very interesting announcements earlier this week. The ACC is the main advocate for quality cardiovascular care through education, research promotion, development and application of standards and guidelines, and has been a main partner... Read moreChevron
posted 03/19/2010, comments (0)|
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Homeopathic Medicine and Cholesterol

A Google search for "cholesterol homeopathic remedies" returns more than 300,000 results covering anything from using herbs to specialized vitamins. Clearly, homeopathic cures work for some people given that the alternative medication industry is valued at $2.7B according to a Medica.com industry report. My sister-in-law swears to this day that... Read moreChevron
posted 01/28/2010, comments (28)|
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