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Reduce Cholesterol
What Is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance in blood that is essential to human life because it is instrumental in building and repairing cells, the production of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, converting bile acids to aid in digestion of food and the production of vitamin D. Cholesterol is manufactured by the liver and other organs and consumed via animal fat. In the human body large amounts of it are found in brain and nerve tissue. .. Read More
Good Cholesterol
Also known as HDL cholesterol it is emphasised more now by the medical profession. Research has consistently shown that adequate HDL levels have a protective effect on people’s cardiovascular health. .. Read More
Bad Cholesterol
Also known as LDL cholesterol, it can stick to the walls of arteries and veins. These plaque deposits can block blood flow to the heart or brain, leading to heart disease, heart attack or stroke. .. Read More
Healthy Cholesterol Level
What is a healthy cholesterol level? It is measured in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). Once you know your total level, then you need to go further and find out what is your HDL level. .. Read More
LDL Cholesterol
Also known as bad cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein) is the type that is found in saturated fats and when levels in the body are too high, can cause heart disease. .. Read More
HDL Cholesterol
HDL, also known as good cholesterol, is the type that is found in unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. About one-third to one-fourth of all blood cholesterol is carried by high density lipoprotein (HDL). It is known as good because a high level of it seems to protect against heart attack. .. Read More
Diet For Lowering Cholesterol
This diet can help you lower cholesterol levels and avoid the risk of heart disease. Most cholesterol in your body is made by your liver from saturated fat in your diet, but some also comes from foods such as eggs, meats and dairy products. .. Read More
Cholesterol Drugs
Also known as statins, they are widely prescribed and it is important to know the facts as the subject is an area of science that is changing rapidly as new research is carried out. .. Read More
Lowering Cholesterol Naturally
Natural alternatives, herbal supplements and changes to diet and lifestyle may be tried as an alternative to the statin drugs and can be very effective to lower cholesterol levels naturally. .. Read More
Home Cholesterol Test
This test is important and can save you time and money. It is a safe convenient and quick way for you to test your cholesterol levels and take care of your health at home. .. Read More
Lipoproteins
Just like oil and water, cholesterol (which is fatty) and blood (which is watery) do not mix, lipoproteins enable it to be transported in the blood. ..Read More
Heart Disease
The heart pumps blood around the body carrying oxygen and other nutrients to the areas that need it. When this process is interrupted, or does not work properly, serious illness and even death can result. .. Read More
Atherosclerosis
In atherosclerosis, some plaques can grow large enough to reduce the blood's flow through an artery significantly. .. Read More
Fats
Some fats are essential to our health. The reason that fats have a bad name is because saturated fats are a major cause of coronary heart disease. But this does not mean that all are bad. .. Read More
Triglycerides
Triglycerides, are a form of fat. Triglycerides are chains of high-energy fatty acids and provide much of the energy needed for cells to function. .. Read More
Latest Cholesterol News
Find out about the latest research, developments and news .. Read More
Latest Reduce Cholesterol News
Scientist creates 'Smart Bandages' to test cholesterol, blood sans needles (N...
Found on 17 May 2008 17:25 GMT
Washington, May 17 : 'Smart bandages' developed by a Mississippi State University electrical engineering researcher may completely do away with the need to use needles for testing cholesterol, insulin and blood chemistry and may also triple life charges of cell phone batteries.
MEDICALLY SPEAKING: Lowering cholesterol often involves lifestyle and medicat...
Found on 17 May 2008 06:13 GMT
Cholesterol is one of those substances that is necessary, but only to a point. Produced by the liver, cholesterol helps to manufacture hormones and vitamin D and assists digestion. But many people have much more cholesterol than needed, which is a problem because excess cholesterol can clog arter...
'Smart Bandages' to test cholesterol (The Times of India)
Found on 17 May 2008 11:03 GMT
WASHINGTON: 'Smart bandages' developed by a Mississippi State University electrical engineering researcher may completely do away with the need to use needles for testing cholesterol, insulin and blood chemistry and may also triple life charges of cell phone batteries.
Free Cholesterol Screenings Offer Important Numbers To Know (NBC 17 Raleigh)
Found on 16 May 2008 13:05 GMT
GARNER, N.C. - A free health promotion might be the incentive that you need to have your cholesterol checked. Triangle area MinuteClinics are offering free cholesterol screenings through June 7.
New Treatment For Hepatitis C: New Application For Drug Already Approved For ...
Found on 16 May 2008 10:10 GMT
Researchers at the OU Health Sciences Center have found a new use for an old drug. Their findings appear online in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.The drug, Fluvastatin, has been approved since 1993 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated cholesterol in adu...
