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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Cholesterol

What boosts your cholesterol risk?

October 03, 2008
Most people know that having high cholesterol is bad for the heart, but experts say most people also don't fully understand what their cholesterol numbers may mean in terms of health risks. In this article from CNN, a reporter talks to experts about cholesterol, covering such topics as when to get a cholesterol test; what the components of cholesterol and their levels mean about a person's heart risks; and the effects of drugs, alcohol, and exercise on cholesterol levels. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Dangers of Too Low Cholesterol: Are You at Risk?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert

...............testosterone), stress hormones, and bile acids for digestion. Cholesterol forms a... Read more »

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Dietary cholesterol: Does an egg a day bring the doctor today?
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert

...around the consumption of fat and their effects on cholesterol levels. We know that saturated... Read more »

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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert

...someone who needs to lower their LDL but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects?... Read more »

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Cholesterol Alert: Prostate At Risk is the New Message
By healthgal , Health Expert

......a "brain attack."  I've written repeatedly about cholesterol levels, and artery clogging... Read more »

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Weighing In: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol?
By Heather Reese , Health Expert

Question: Can I eat shellfish if I have high cholesterol? Answer: While the American Heart... Read more »

Health Guide

Cholesterol
............should know Diabetes Diet:... Checking your cholesterol levels at home Read more »
Cholesterol Information After Diagnosis
.........and plant cells. It is essential to the body, but depending upon the type, an increase or decrease in cholesterol can have serious effects on your health. The two types of cholesterol are... Read more »
Low Cholesterol Diet: How to Cut Out the Fat
...disease, it also increases your risk for the risk factors associated with heart disease, including high cholesterol. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a “heart healthy” diet to... Read more »
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
...............estrogen and testosteroneDespite having several roles in the body, you only need a small amount of cholesterol and any leftovers are deposited in your arteries. This excess cholesterol... Read more »
High Cholesterol a Threat to the Entire Vascular System (Not Just Heart Vessels)
......pain when walking, or leg amputation in the worst cases.    High levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol are one of the major risk factors for vascular disease that can result in... Read more »

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Cholesterol in the Body- How is Cholesterol Produced?

Find out how cholesterol is produced.... Read more »

Medications

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...others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol levels, liver function tests)... Read more »

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...with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., cholesterol levels) should be performed... Read more »

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...others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol levels, liver function tests)... Read more »

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...others. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood cholesterol levels, liver and kidney... Read more »

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