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Taking A Cholesterol
A new report has found that the number of Americans ages 20 to 44 years old taking cholesterol and blood pressure medications is increasing even more rapidly than rates among seniors. Experts say this may be due to more aggressive preventative treatment by doctors. Or, they say, the increased med use could be caused by rising obesity, cholesterol, and hypertension rates in this age group.
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The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medication
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Memory loss, confusion, increased diabetes risk possible side effects...
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The JUPITER Study: Should everybody take Crestor?
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Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol
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Does Fish Oil Raise Cholesterol?
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Many patients stop taking cholesterol meds
Many patients stop taking statins, new research suggests, despite the fact that the meds are known to be effective in preventing cardiovascular... Read more »
Cholesterol test may determine risk of taking HRT
Taking a cholesterol test may be able to help a woman decide if she should take hormone replacement therapy. Researchers tested the theory that... Read more »
Cholesterol
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
High blood cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for coronary heart disease (cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and sedentary... Read more »
Study: Cholesterol meds prevent second stroke
A new 10-year study has found that taking a cholesterol-lowering statin after a stroke reduces the risk of a second stroke. Read more »
Diet Helps Older Adults Cut Cholesterol: Study
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get... Read more »
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