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Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol levels. If levels still remain high, drug treatment is an effective next step. However, while statins have been shown to slow the rate of atherosclerotic progression, they have not yet been shown to reverse heart disease.
Reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels, while at the same time boosting HDL (good cholesterol)...
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3 Diet Shifts to Lower Cholesterol
Dietary changes can result in lower cholesterol levels. By making dietary changes to promote lower cholesterol levels you'll be able to... Read more »
Pre-Cholesterol Testing Rituals
Living with high cholesterol is what my blog is all about. It is also what dominates my daily life in many ways: food choices,... Read more »
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... Read more »
Lower Cholesterol: Butter versus Margarine
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is... Read more »
National Cholesterol Education Month: Not a Hallmark Holiday
Now that we are all rested after our long Labor Day weekend, I thought it important to remind you that September has been designated... Read more »
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Cholesterol Test and Lipid Profile
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A total cholesterol test measures all the cholesterol in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your... Read more »
Understanding Cholesterol Test Results
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Total cholesterol testNormal ValuesTotal cholesterol is an important measure of both bad and good cholesterol. Other lab tests are done to measure... Read more »
Cholesterol
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
High blood cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for coronary heart disease (cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and sedentary... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diets and Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
StatinsStatins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels.... Read more »
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. New research... Read more »
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