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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 possible. This isn't necessarily a good thing.
Cholesterol is essential for many normal bodily functions. Enzymes use cholesterol to produce vitamin D, steroid hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), stress hormones, and bile acids for digestion. Cholesterol forms a membrane that surrounds all cells and is also a critical part of regenerating damaged...
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Expert & Community Posts
Cholesterol and Your Mood
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...of mood. Low serotonin levels have been linked to depression and medications called serotonin... Read more »
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertRaise your right hand if you are taking a cholesterol-lower medication like Crestor or Lipitor.... Read more »
Low HDL May Increase Risk for Depression and Stress
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...may also hold true: Low HDL may increase risk for depression and stress. A study from Finland of... Read more »
Women Urged to Look for Signs of Low Testosterone in Men
By Jerry Kennard , Health ExpertA recent initiative by Solvey Pharmaceuticals, Inc. seeks to encourage women to look for the signs... Read more »
Dated Teachings and Current Treatments
By Gretchen Becker , Health ExpertA few days ago I was browsing through an old physiology textbook, the one I used when I was in... Read more »
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...Breathlessness (due to anemia) Bruising easily Dental enamel defects and discoloration Depression Fatigue Growth delay in children Hair loss ... Read more »Depression Risk
According to a major surveys, more than 13% of Americans experience major depression disorder over the course of their lifetimes. Furthermore, an estimated 18 million Americans experience... Read more »Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
Cholesterol's Effect on the BrainHigh Cholesterol and StrokeHaving adequate levels of HDL may be the most important lipid-related factor for preventing ischemic stroke, a type of stroke caused by... Read more »Depression Basics
...appropriate, necessary, and transitory, and can even present an opportunity for personal growth. However, when depression persists and impairs daily life, it may be an indication of a depressive... Read more »Menopause: Complications
...their bone mass and then make a decision about treatment after consulting their doctor.Menopause and DepressionDepression may occur as a woman transitions into menopause (perimenopause), even... Read more »Images
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Low Cholesterol Linked to Premature Birth
October 29, 2007By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women with very low cholesterol levels have an increased risk of... Read summary »
Connecting the Brain and Pain
November 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A common brain imaging technology is unlocking the connection between depression and pain. Statistics show more than 75 percent... Read summary »
Ladies, Keep an Eye on That Cholesterol!
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Midlife Cholesterol Tied to Alzheimers
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Cholesterol and Children
August 13, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Steps to lower cholesterol should begin as early as infancy, according to a new study. Researchers say the goal of Americans... Read summary »
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