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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician
posted 10/09/2008, comments (3)

Olive Oil, Omega 9, and Your Heart

Over the past few months, I've posted several times on omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and why finding the right balance between the two is important for your heart health.   I haven't shared any information related to omega 9's, mainly to avoid confusion.  I read a recent article discussing olive oil's link to reduced brachial artery... Read moreChevron
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Dietician
posted 09/27/2008, comment (1)

Low Cholesterol Diet: Cut the Fat, Save the Flavor!

Let's say you are trying to lower high cholesterol, but resistant to giving up the treats you love.  I want to give you some simple tips for modifying recipes and baked goods to make them more heart healthy without sacrificing the taste.   Here is a short table with basic substitutions to reduce fat and calories in some of your... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 09/05/2008, comments (0)

Cancer and Cholesterol: How Low Can You Go?

The recent trend over the past few years in the management of cholesterol has been to be more aggressive. Initially, the American Heart Association recommended that those people who have had a heart attack, for example, should have LDL levels of less than 100mg/dl. Studies further suggested that lowering your LDL to less than 70mg/dl was more... Read moreChevron
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Deanne Stein

Deanne Stein

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Stroke Survivor
posted 09/03/2008, comment (1)

HIV, Cholesterol, and the Sex Talk with My Son

My son starts high school this week. How did that happen? It seems like he just started Kindergarten yesterday! Time flies too fast, it's hard to catch up. I look at my daughter in her car seat and I want to freeze time, because I know I'll blink and she'll be all grown up, too. I am excited for my son to start high school but worried at the same... Read moreChevron
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Dr. Kang

Dr. Kang

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Cardiologist
posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Could High Cholesterol Be at the Bottom of Your Strained Sex Life?

A reader recently asked if high cholesterol can directly affect your sex life.  The answer to this question is yes, but the effect may not be immediate.  Studies have shown that some of the traditional risk factors for heart disease, such as high cholesterol, are also significant risk factors for male erectile dysfunction.  An... 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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