Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Expert_badge SYoung

SYoung

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Writer, digital strategist, flyfisherman, and cholesterol-warrior

Taking Care of the Heart and the Mind

After my father underwent quadruple bypass surgery in early 2007 he suffered a very minor stroke (which thankfully left no negative effects) which forced him back into the hospital for a few days to be monitored. It turned out that my father has a tiny hole in his heart which at the time caused a small blood clot to be shot through his body. He is... Read moreChevron
posted 09/21/2010, comments (0)|
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Causes for increase in LDL cholesterol levels

I am a 41 year old male, 5"7' weighing 159 lbs. I have been having high cholesterol for 8 years now. In this period, the maximum total cholesterol level has been ~245.  I am not on medication except for a short period of time 2 years ago. My goal is to reduce my cholesterol by natural means. My cholesterol levels... Read moreChevron
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Melanie Thomassian

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Dietician

Snoring linked to increased cardiovascular risk

It is estimated that about 40% of adult males, and 24% of adult females are habitual snorers. Researchers have long suspected the link between snoring and cardiovascular illnesses, but a recent study has now confirmed this link. Hungarian researchers interviewed 12,643 participants, and found that loud snorers had a:34% increased risk of... Read moreChevron
posted 03/06/2008, comments (0)|