
Take Steps to Keep High Cholesterol in Check and Improve Heart Health
High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…
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Q: I’m 67. Is it really possible to reduce high cholesterol with lifestyle changes? A:…

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If you’ve discovered that you have high triglycerides, it’s important to learn how to lower…

I don’t care for the flavor of olives, but I want to cook with vegetable…

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The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and seafood lower triglyceride levels and offer a…

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Coronary artery disease (CAD), occurs when the arteries that supply blood to your heart become…

Leptin is a hormone product by body fat and it controls whether or not you…