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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Expert & Community Posts
Drop your cholesterol like a stone—naturally!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...really a smorgasbord of different particles. LDL cholesterol actually consists of: ... Read more »
The Year of Hypertension: 2008
By Dr. Charles Whitcomb , Health Expert...currently recommended by the guidelines and the current LDL cholesterol ("bad" cholesterol)... Read more »
How do High Triglyceride Levels Affect Health?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...answer after I get the rest of this off my chest). LDL cholesterol is what we call the "bad"... Read more »
Lowering Cholesterol with Some TLC: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...several non-pharmaceutical ways in which you can lower your cholesterol. Unfortunately, most... Read more »
Other Diabetes News: Old, Cheaper Drugs Better Than New
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...blood sugar as well as newer drugs--plus it lowered LDL cholesterol and was less likely... Read more »
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Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and recommend that more people take LDL-lowering medication. Lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol can significantly reduce the risk of... Read more »Cholesterol Risk Factors
...with HDL levels below 50 had a higher death rate than those with levels above 50, regardless of their LDL cholesterol levels. Women also appear to be more susceptible to the high-triglyceride... Read more »Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...levels that you cannot control. As men and women get older, their cholesterol levels rise. Elevated LDL cholesterol levels are a particular concern for postmenopausal women. Before menopause,... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and recommend that more people take LDL-lowering medication. Lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol can significantly reduce the risks of... Read more »Stroke Prevention
...lower their LDL (bad) cholesterol and recommend that more people take LDL-lowering medication. Lowering LDL cholesterol and raising HDL (good) cholesterol can significantly reduce the risks of... Read more »Images
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Red Yeast Rice Capsules Reduce Cholesterol
June 22, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Red yeast rice pills could be one of the keys in helping people lower their cholesterol levels. Researchers studied a group... Read summary »
OTC Statins: Empowering the Individual?
October 02, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Some doctors are calling for people to have more control over their own heart health by allowing statins, medications now... Read summary »
Ladies, Keep an Eye on That Cholesterol!
February 21, 2007By Betsy Lievense, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Now, even the fittest of females have a good reason to cut down... Read summary »
Soy Nuts and Exercise Help Cut Cholesterol
May 29, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you a post-menopausal woman with high blood pressure? If so, listen up! A recent study reveals substituting soy nuts for... Read summary »
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