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High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated
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Dangers of Too Low Cholesterol: Are You at Risk?
Cholesterol is often viewed as "bad" these days and many people are doing everything they can to lower cholesterol levels as much as... Read more »
How Do I Keep My Cholesterol Down?
Question: I just found out my cholesterol is high and I should watch what I eat. I'm so confused!! I don't eat fried foods. I use olive... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Carries Its Own Risks
On this site we share a lot of great information on how we can better control our cholesterol numbers and support our efforts in... Read more »
Understanding Your Cholesterol Lab Work
Warren, a 56-year old accounting manager at a manufacturing plant, recently came to my office and asked, "My doctor said my LDL cholesterol... Read more »
Cancer and Cholesterol: How Low Can You Go?
The recent trend over the past few years in the management of cholesterol has been to be more aggressive. Initially, the American Heart... Read more »
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High blood cholesterol and triglycerides treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Treatment There are steps everyone can take to... Read more »
High Cholesterol Diagnosis and Testing
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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... Read more »
Treatment Options for High Blood Cholesterol
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
Goals of Treatment for High Blood CholesterolThe goal of treatment for people with high blood cholesterol is to sufficiently lower the LDL... Read more »
Cholesterol and Lipids
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipids are the building blocks of the fats and fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in... Read more »
Ask the Editor: What's so 'good' and 'bad' about cholesterol?
Q: Hi, could you tell me the difference between good and bad cholesterol and how triglycerides fit into heart problems? Thanks. � Susan,... Read more »
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