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Laura

Laura

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Site producer for Cholesterol Network
posted 11/25/2008, comments (0)

Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup

With the Thankgiving Holiday merely two days away I'm sure you've done all your grocery shopping, gathered all your ingredients, and have your recipes ready to go.   No?   Maybe that's a bit ambitious. But, there's still no need to worry! Our partner site FoodFit.com has tons of healthy recipe ideas for your holiday table. So - in... Read moreChevron
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Craig Stoltz

Craig Stoltz

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Health Journalist
posted 04/01/2008, comment (1)

Vytorin: Three Things You Need to Know

Another week, another set of studies calling into question the benefits and risks of a widely used drug. This time it's Vytorin, a cholesterol-lowering drug that combines a statin (in this case Zocor) with a drug that lowers bad cholesterol a different way (Zetia, aka ezetimibe).  As usual, the story is getting political (Congressional... Read moreChevron
ladyisis
posted 01/03/2008, comments (0)

Cholesterol and Diet

I have been struggling with high cholesterol for a while now.  I am trying to find a diet that will teach me what to eat and lose weight at the same time.   I have added illnesses which is high blood pressure and thyroid disease.  I find it difficult to find a diet that will center also on acid reflux.  I am not a pill... Read moreChevron
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 moreChevron
bill
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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This video animation shows how cholesterol behaves in the blood stream. Cholesterol is a soft, fat-like, waxy substance found in the bloodstream and in all your body's cells.

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