Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
There are steps everyone can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help prevent heart disease and a heart attack. Some key lifestyle changes are:
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II in 1999. Prior to that date my blood pressure readings were averaging 147/91. In January of 2000 my... Read more »
How can a high level of triglycerides affect my health if my cholesterol is normal and my LDL and HDL are both low? I presume that you... Read more »
As mentioned in my previous article, non pharmacological treatment for high triglyceride (TG) levels can be quite effective with diet and... Read more »
My last article talked about high triglycerides (TG) and how they may be a detriment to your health, specifically increasing your risk of... Read more »
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Signs and tests A cholesterol test is done to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Prevention A healthy lifestyle can help... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cholesterol is a fat (also called a lipid) that your body needs to work properly. Cholesterol levels that are too high can increase your chance of... Read more »
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 »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipoprotein/cholesterol analysis; Lipid profile; Lipid panel; Hyperlipidemia - testing; Coronary risk profile References Expert Panel on... Read more »