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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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The Causes of High Blood Pressure
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...would like to review some of the primary causes of High Blood Pressure. In most cases, there is... Read more »
High Blood Pressure Drugs: Top 3 Effective Treatments
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High Blood Pressure in Children
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health ExpertHigh blood pressure goes hand-in-hand with obesity. As obesity increases among children in the... Read more »
High Blood Pressure Risk Factors: 5 Factors That You Can Control
By Alvin Hopkinson , Health ExpertHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a serious medical condition that has the potential of... Read more »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of High Blood Pressure
By Melanie Thomassian , Health ExpertIf you've been told you have high blood pressure you should be thankful for a timely diagnosis. For... Read more »
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