High blood
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
The risk of developing...
September is designated National Cholesterol Education Month by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). It is a good time... Read more »
You already know that being physically active will help you lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, reduce high blood pressure, and... Read more »
I've had a pretty good week of staying true to my promise and doing something for my health every day. Mostly, it's been in the form of... Read more »
So we’ve heard the old wives’ tale about how getting our daily dose of vitamin C is good for staving off a cold, but did you that this... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Heart DiseaseAtherosclerosis is a common disorder of the arteries. Fat, cholesterol, and other substances collect in the walls of arteries. Larger... Read more »
Arteriosclerosis causes heart attacks, strokes, amputations and even loss of brain function in addition to sudden death. Arteriosclerotic plaque, the... Read more »
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 »