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Dr. Kang

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posted 07/10/2007, comment (1)

Triglycerides: Why you can pinch more than an inch

Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its chemical backbone is made up of glyceride (a carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen molecule) with three (tri) attached fatty acid chains. It is also the most common form of fat in vegetable oil and... Read more Chevron

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kelly kenny

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posted 07/04/2007, comments (0)

dealing fine

Hi i just found out i have very high cholesterol im shocked i take care of myself. I have to im a severe epeleptic so i dont have a choice. I have to go right on meds and dont understand what all this means.

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joenet

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posted 05/16/2007, comments (2)

My Struggle with High Cholesterol

I have been living with High Cholesterol for years and have been through many diets to compensate. Feeling as if the genes are the issue and trying to make the decicion to go on a statin to compensate.

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posted 04/03/2007, comments (2)

My Scare

Last year, much to my surprise, my husband suffered a cardiac arrhythmia which nearly took his life. It was a blow to us since we had always been active and ate healthy. So what brought this about? After an early retirement at 50, my husband began doing most of the cooking for our family. We still have teenage kids, so he started... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/20/2007, comment (1)

Your Doctor Visit - What Happens After the Exam?

Next up is a discussion concerning the importance of cholesterol management and an explanation of potential risks related to high cholesterol. This is the time when the doctor should explain to you about good and bad cholesterol, signs and symptoms associated with heart disease, stroke, or other vascular problems, and give you an overall... Read more Chevron

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