Lifestyle changes (such as diet, weight control, exercise, and smoking cessation) are the first line of defense for treating unhealthy cholesterol levels. If levels still remain high, drug treatment is an effective next step. However, while statins have been shown to slow the rate of atherosclerotic progression, they have not yet been shown to reverse heart disease.
Reducing LDL (bad cholesterol) and total cholesterol levels, while at the same time boosting HDL (good cholesterol)...
Read moreJust yesterday I got my first home cholesterol and triglyceride test results. It took three weeks for them to get back to me after I mailed... Read more »
I may not have shed any pounds during the first week, but I've met some goals. My aims for this week were simple: keep a detailed diary of... Read more »
Do any of these situations sound familiar? You just finished a weeklong vacation and yet you are completely exhausted and cannot figure... Read more »
My recent review of the Duo-Care for testing both blood pressure and blood glucose got me thinking. I wasn’t thrilled with that... Read more »
Recently, I came across an article that made me smile - really smile. I've written copiously about "culture change" in nursing homes. Part... Read more »
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A total cholesterol test measures all the cholesterol in your blood.Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your... Read more »
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Home pregnancy tests have become commonplace. A woman can find out if she is pregnant within minutes and anytime of the day or night. Some tests... Read more »
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »
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HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry... Read more »