Cholesterol - All People Who Are Interested In "Cholesterol"

Angie

posted 02/13/2007, comment (1)

Soy Lattes are Good for the Heart

Simply switching from dairy to soy has made a big impact on lowering my cholesterol. This simple change has made me much healthier. My high cholesterol is hereditary, and I was reluctant to start medication, so I was forced to go to extremes. Even the leanest of meats and dairy products (skim milk, for example) contain cholesterol.... Read more Chevron

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bill

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posted 02/09/2007, comments (0)

great book on lowering cholesterol

Hey folks, I've been taking lipitor for several years to keep my LDL down. But i'm also working hard lowering my levels through diet and exercise. Here's a good primer that goes over the basics and recommends some good lifestyle changes.http://www.amazon.com/cut-your-cholesterol-READERS-DIGEST/dp/0762104996

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Heather Reese

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posted 02/07/2007, comment (1)

Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape

Fifty percent of Americans have high cholesterol, according to recent statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). Worse yet, 17 percent of Americans have a blood cholesterol level over 240, which puts them at high risk for heart attack and stroke. These rates are alarming, but there is something we can do about it! Many people can... Read more Chevron

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