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How To Read Cholesterol Levels?
According to a new study, women's cholesterol levels can fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle because of changes in their levels of estrogen. The researchers say this finding may mean that doctors need to take several cholesterol readings over a period of months to get an accurate picture of a woman's cholesterol levels.
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Five Natural Ways to Reduce Your Cholesterol Levels
This month we've been focusing on cholesterol, for National Cholesterol Education Month. So, it's a great time to think about how things... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol with Sterols and Stanols
Supermarket shelves are packed with a vast array of ‘cholesterol lowering' products. These products contain substances called sterols and... Read more »
Garlic: Is it Good for Cholesterol?
As with any comprehensive treatment program to treat bad cholesterol, modifying what you eat remains one of the cornerstones. Several... Read more »
Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart...
It's very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you're having blood drawn. Well, let's clear up the confusion... Read more »
Are Seeds "Good" or "Bad" For Cholesterol Levels?
All seeds make an extremely nutritious snack, but you may be wondering if they are good for your cholesterol levels, considering their high... Read more »
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Eating Nuts Improves Cholesterol Levels
An analysis of previous studies has found that eating about a third of a cupful of nuts per day reduces people's levels of bad cholesterol and... Read more »
Household chemicals linked to cholesterol levels
Boston University researchers have found that chemicals found in food packaging, textile coating, and paper may affect people's cholesterol levels.... Read more »
Knowing cholesterol levels may protect against heart disease
Doctors say many people who are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs assume their cholesterol numbers are okay, but this is often not the case. Experts... Read more »
Higher Good Cholesterol Levels Tied to Lower Cancer Risk
An analysis of previous studies has found that higher blood levels of good (HDL) cholesterol are linked to a lower risk of cancer. The researchers... Read more »
High levels of good cholesterol may protect heart
Researchers say high levels of good cholesterol protect people from heart disease and stroke no matter what their blood levels of bad cholesterol... Read more »
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