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Triglycerides and Small LDL: The Odd Couple

Triglycerides and small LDL particles, small LDL and triglycerides: Like the Odd Couple, Oscar Madison and Felix Ungar, they come together in an uncomfortable situation.   Why would such an odd couple exist in the body? And why does it matter?   It all starts with triglycerides.   Consume any carbohydrate-candy, cookies, whole grain... Read moreChevron
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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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Cholesterol Testing: Nipping the Problem in the Bud

One of the positive aspects of the recently passed Health Care Reform bill is the easy access to cholesterol screening and the increase in advocacy campaigns to educate the public about high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease.   Health departments around the country have been raising awareness and understanding of these conditions by... Read moreChevron
posted 05/11/2010, comments (0)|
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The Heart Health Benefits of Grapes

At our regular family gatherings, as we prepare to sit around the table for a wonderful Italian dinner, my father will joyously declare "in vino veritas" (Latin for "in wine there is the truth") as he opens a nice bottle of red wine to go with our dinner. Consuming a glass of wine with fine food has been a tradition in my family and my father has... Read moreChevron
posted 05/05/2010, comments (0)|
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Blood Sugar and Heart Health

Living with high cholesterol levels makes you really pay attention to your diet and to the nutritional information contained on most food products. That's been really hard for someone like me who not only enjoys fine dining (especially Italian food), but also has a real sweet tooth.   One thing that I have recently been paying closer... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2010, comments (0)|