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Cholesterol Lowering Medicines
Adults may not be the only ones battling high cholesterol, experts say. Doctors estimate that 30 percent of teens have high cholesterol, either from poor diet or from genetic factors. Some doctors suggest that teens with certain risk factors should take statins to lower their cholesterol levels, and thus their risk of developing cardiovascular problems in their adult lives.
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Alternative Treatment for Lowering Cholesterol
In this age of DIY self-medication, there are a host of alternative treatments on the market. But, how do you know what really works?We... Read more »
Cholesterol Controlling Medicines: Friends or Foes?
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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
Are there any natural options for someone who needs to lower their LDL but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects? Is red... Read more »
Tea Proven to Help Lower Total Cholesterol
Tea is an ancient drink that dates back over 5,000 years. People have not only enjoyed its distinct taste but have also used it for... Read more »
Do Natural Methods of Lowering Cholesterol Really Work?
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Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used,... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
If your cholesterol is too high, it's time to take action. Lowering your total cholesterol levels can reduce your chance of suffering a heart attack... Read more »
Calcium, Vitamin D May Not Lower Cholesterol: Study
According to researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, taking calcium and vitamin D supplements does not help people lower... Read more »
South American tea lowers cholesterol
Researchers have found that mate tea boosts the activity of an enzyme that raises good cholesterol while lowering bad cholesterol. Now scientists... Read more »
Garlic doesn't lower cholesterol, researchers say
Contrary to popular belief, garlic doesn't lower cholesterol, a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests. Researchers at Stanford... Read more »
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