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SYoung

SYoung, Health Guide

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Don’t Forget About Your Heart During the World Cup

As I write this blog Mexico and South Africa have just kicked off the first game of the 2010 World Cup. The soccer gods have descended on South Africa and over the next month the world's soccer fans will be completely signed off on anything non-soccer related - I believe that this always ends up being the most unproductive working month... Read moreChevron
SYoung

SYoung, Health Guide

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Boosting Good Cholesterol for a Healthy Heart

It is true, every time I have my follow up with my cardiologist to go over my blood test results I am always amazed at the amount of numbers and figures that we review. It can get really confusing, and I really empathize with people who have just been diagnosed with high cholesterol. It does take a bit of time, research, and education to... Read moreChevron
SYoung

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Is Green Tea Good for the Heart?

I like to think of myself as a pretty healthy person. I try to exercise regularly (although my Xbox "addiction" does get in the way occasionally); I watch my diet (except for the occasional fish & chips or croissant); and I do monitor my weight. Over the past ten years, I have had to make some moderate changes in my lifestyle to help control... Read moreChevron
posted 06/03/2010, comments (0)|
SYoung

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Using the Online World to Prevent Heart Disease

According to recently released statistics by the American Heart Association, the annual death rate from coronary heart disease from 1996 to 2006 declined 36.4 percent and the actual death rate dropped 21.9 percent. This is certainly some welcome news within the heart disease community. While much of the decline can be attributed to improvements in... Read moreChevron
posted 05/24/2010, comments (0)|
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro

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Registered Dietitian and Licensed Nutritionist

Can Cholesterol Really Be “Good” or “Bad”

I've been asked this question several times and want to take a moment to explain how the cholesterol found in foods relates to your blood cholesterol levels. The label given to LDL cholesterol of "bad" and HDL "good" cholesterol tends to be confusing when it comes to dietary cholesterol found in foods.   Dietary... Read moreChevron

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