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Signs Of Cholesterol
A reader whose good cholesterol level is 115 asks if this level is normal, and if it is a sign of good heart health. Dr. Michael Roizen and Dr. Mehmet Oz respond that high levels of HDL cholesterol are generally a good sign. But they add that there are other lifestyle factors that can be even more important indicators of heart health.
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Why “Average” Cholesterol Values Can Be So Bad
Jack had been told again and again that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his cholesterol panel. His numbers: Total cholesterol 198... Read more »
Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke
A stroke is a "brain attack" that doctors name "cerebro" (brain) "vascular" (blood vessel) "accident" (CVA). It occurs either because a... Read more »
Lower Cholesterol: Butter versus Margarine
This seems to be an area of confusion for many people. Some swear by butter only and others opt for margarine for heart health. Who is... Read more »
Dietary Fiber: 4 Tips to Lower Cholesterol with Fiber
Do you have high cholesterol? Increase your fiber! Do you have high blood pressure? Increase your fiber! Are you overweight? Increase... Read more »
Cholesterol Check: Is LDL the enemy? Maybe not!
First, some basic principles in cholesterol profiling. Cholesterol is made in the liver and in some other body cells. It is a waxy... Read more »
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Cholesterol Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
There are no warning signs for high LDL and other unhealthy cholesterol levels. When symptoms finally occur, they usually take the form of angina... Read more »
Some doctors unconcerned when patients don't lower cholesterol...
High cholesterol is a warning sign of heart risks, but a new report says some doctors stop short of encouraging a drastic reduction in cholesterol... Read more »
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides symptoms
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia Signs and tests A cholesterol test is done to... Read more »
Diagnosis of High Blood Cholesterol
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: High Blood Cholesterol
Signs and Symptoms of High Blood CholesterolUnfortunately, there are no signs or symptoms of high blood cholesterol levels until complications of... Read more »
Cholesterol screening urged for kids
New guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics are urging wider cholesterol screening and more aggressive use of cholesterol-lowering drugs... Read more »
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