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Triglyceride Levels: A Window Into Your Lifestyle

I was recently having a conversation with a good friend of mine who also struggles with his cholesterol (his doctor has him on Lipitor as well), and he was telling me that during his last doctor’s visit his triglyceride levels were off the chart.   My triglyceride levels normally swing between 160 and as high as 215. Normally,... Read moreChevron
posted 08/02/2010, comments (0)|
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Cardiologist Says “You Can Do Better!”

Clearly the recent holidays were not kind to my efforts to watch my cholesterol levels. Last week I went in for my quarterly blood screen, and got my results yesterday: the verdict from my cardiologist? You can do better, but don't beat yourself up.   My overall level of cholesterol was still under 200, but my LDL jumped up to 93 (from a... Read moreChevron
posted 07/16/2010, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Calamarine: Another Option for Omega 3s

The benefits of omega 3's for reducing heart disease risk are great. Some benefits omega 3's have been linked to improvement in arrhythmias, blood pressure, lipoprotein(a) levels, arterial inflammation, HDL cholesterol, and endothelial function.   Types of Omega 3's   There are different types of omega 3 fatty acids, such as DHA... Read moreChevron
posted 07/13/2010, comments (2)|
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Another Reason to Love High HDL

Over the course of the past six months I have written about the benefits of high levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) on numerous occasions. The benefits of high levels of HDL are well recorded, and from a personal point of view I know that they have played a significant importance in my daily struggle against the dangers of high cholesterol... Read moreChevron
posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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Lower LDL Cholesterol and Live Longer: Check Out These Study Results

Do you need more incentive to lower your cholesterol levels? New results indicate individuals with low LDL cholesterol have a longer lifespan. A study published in the Annals of Surgery and conducted at the University of Minnesota Medical School between 1975 and 2000 evaluated 838 heart attack survivors between the ages of 38-60 years-old. Out of... Read moreChevron
posted 06/17/2010, comment (1)|
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