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Barbara

I m 45 yrs of age and have high cholesterol & high blood pressure

Side effects of statins

I am waiting to go into hospital for an angiogram to diagnose angina, I have been getting chest pain on exertion for around nine months. Had no idea that it had anything to do with the heart until recent weeks. I was a 40 a day smoker however have managed to stop 5 weeks ago today. My GP has put me on 40mg Simvastatin which have made me feel... Read more Chevron

posted 08/02/2010, comments (0)|

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Lisa Nelson

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Can You Be Overweight and Still Be Healthy?

About five years ago there was a lot of speculation about whether or not you could be overweight and still considered fit. I haven't heard as much about this lately, but came across a study conducted in the Netherlands which found some obese individuals to not be at increased risk for heart disease due to their weight. I'm going to share... Read more Chevron

posted 06/24/2010, comments (0)|

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Lisa Nelson

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Quinoa: Another Whole Grain to Promote a Healthy Blood Pressure

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN - wah) has become a hot commodity the past few months according to a National Restaurant Association survey. What is quinoa? Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a large plant called Chenoposium quinoa or Goosefoot plant. Quinoa is available in many colors (ivory, pink, red, white, brown,... Read more Chevron

posted 06/18/2010, comments (0)|

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Stop Food Cravings to Lose Weight

I've reached a milestone in my weight loss progression: I've lost 10 pounds! The big 1-0 is pretty significant, not just because it feels like a "real" number that I will be proud to share with friends and family, but also because I'm a lot closer to losing 10 percent of my starting body weight. For anyone who has a big number of pounds to shed,... Read more Chevron

posted 05/11/2010, comments (0)|

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Dr. William Davis

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What is Pulse Pressure?

What is pulse pressure and why are people talking about it? Pulse pressure refers to the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) blood pressure. If your blood pressure (BP) is 120/80, for instance, your pulse pressure is 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg. A pulse pressure of 40 mmHg is normal. Why does this matter?... Read more Chevron

posted 05/03/2010, comments (3)|

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