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    Monday, October, 26, 2009

    Two Types Of Cholesterol

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    Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape

    By Heather Reese Health Expert
    Fifty percent of Americans have high cholesterol, according to recent statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA). Worse yet, 17 percent of Americans have a blood cholesterol level over 240, which puts them at high risk for heart attack and stroke. These rates are alarming, but there is something we can do about it! Many people can improve their cholesterol levels through diet and exercise. In fact, with just small changes in what you eat and by being more active, you can make great str... Read more »
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