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Maryee

I am in my mid-40s, have kids, work full-time, & manage our home.

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The Big Push

I really want to hit the mark. I know I am not close to reaching the original goal I set out for myself at the beginning of the year --- that is, to lose 40 pounds --- but I still have a chance to hit a significant milestone before the end of the year. And I really want to get there. And so, the big push is on! I have made some... Read more Chevron

posted 12/13/2010, comments (0)|

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SYoung

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

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New Drug Helps Increase HDL Levels

Let me start by saying that I am not in the business of promoting new drugs and medications. I take Lipitor as prescribed by my cardiologist because I have a hard time keeping my cholesterol low through simple diet and exercise. That said, I stumbled across this very interesting tidbit of information the other day about a new medication that has... Read more Chevron

posted 12/01/2010, comments (0)|

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SYoung

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Data Reveals High Risk of Heart Disease Among Population

A National Center for Health Statistics study release earlier this year points a very grim picture when it comes to the prevalence of heart disease among the population of the U.S. The study concluded that nearly half of the U.S. population has at least one of three diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic conditions -- high blood pressure, high... Read more Chevron

posted 11/19/2010, comments (0)|

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Good Blood Test Results…But There’s a Catch!

As I had mentioned in my last entry a few days back, I went in for my latest blood cholesterol screening and saw my cardiologist earlier this week to go over the results. The results were really good all things considered. My total cholesterol came in at 189, with my HDL (the good twin) up a few points to 66 while my LDL (the evil twin)... Read more Chevron

posted 11/16/2010, comments (0)|

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SYoung

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Easy Ways to Improve Heart Health

In my struggle to control my cholesterol and improve my heart health I have tried a number of different things. From taking supplements which may or may not have helped, to radically changing my diet, I have come to the fast realization that improving your heart health and generally living a healthy life comes down to numerous factors, mainly... Read more Chevron

posted 11/08/2010, comments (0)|

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