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    posted 04/03/2009, comment (1)

    Alcohol and Heart Health: A Double Edged Sword?

    Some studies have indicated that moderate use of alcohol may be linked to higher HDL cholesterol levels. However, due to the other health risks associated with drinking alcohol, the benefit is not large enough to recommend drinking alcohol if you don't already do so.   If you choose to drink alcohol you should always do so in... Read moreChevron
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    Life After Stroke Conferences

    You're finally home after a long hospital rehabilitation after a stroke. Now what? You may feel alone and isolated, dependent on others for your personal needs. But you are not alone. Now is the time to connect with your local hospital's Stroke Support Group. Perhaps the rehabilitation floor or hospital you attended knows of dates and times of... Read moreChevron
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    Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease

    Last month I gave you the opportunity to submit the questions you'd like answered.  Many of you took advantage of the opportunity and asked a question - thank you!  You'll be very pleased with the results of this interview and the answers and insight Dr. Shelby-Lane has provided.   Lisa Nelson RD #1:  What role does... Read moreChevron
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    Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?

    Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication!  Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart disease, such as Lipitor, to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice?  When is grapefruit not allowed?   Dr. Shelby-Lane: I am including information that may help answer your question about... Read moreChevron
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    Can My HDL Be Too High?

    Lisa Nelson #7: Are you concerned by unusually high HDL levels, such as greater than 100 mg/dl?   Dr. Shelby-Lane: The main function of HDL is to help soak up excess cholesterol from the walls of blood vessels and carry it to the liver, where it breaks down and is removed from the body in the bile.   Measuring for particle size and... Read moreChevron
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