Constant breakthroughs concerning the treatment of high cholesterol. Understanding the differences between LDL and HDL and how diet can effect your normal cholesterol level and why reducing cholesterol or by having lower cholesterol levels often leads to a healthier life.
"Don't reach for that extra side order of fries just yet, but researchers have found a link between high cholesterol and better mental performance. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 7:38 PM
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"Internist Alan Glaser used to cajole his patients to take their cholesterol-lowering pills. Now he uses a persuasion tool: a quick printout of their cholesterol levels. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 11:39 AM
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"A cellulose ingredient appears to both lower LDL cholesterol and reduce build-up of plaque in the arteries, suggesting a strong benefit in people at risk of heart disease. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 9:51 AM
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"Researchers in Wales are working to help young people who suffer from potentially life-threatening cholesterol levels. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 9:47 AM
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"The team looked at 18 years of data from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found an association between naturally high levels of blood cholesterol and better mental functioning."
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 9:43 AM
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"High blood cholesterol levels accelerate the growth of prostate tumors, showing that cholesterol helps in the survival of the tumor, according to a study conducted by Children's Hospital Boston. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 9:15 AM
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"New work reported in the March issue of Cell Metabolism has provided insight into a key mechanism by which cells limit cholesterol synthesis. The finding suggests a novel approach to the development of cholesterol-lowering drugs that may boost the effect of statins, one of the most prescribed cholesterol inhibitors, according to researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center."
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 11:34 AM
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"Stop smoking, get a pet, and get a VAP(TM) Cholesterol Test. According to Forbes.com, the VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) Cholesterol Test is one of "Ten Ways to Live Longer." The VAP Test was included for its ability to identify more people at risk for heart disease than routine cholesterol tests."
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 6:57 PM
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"Reducing 'bad' cholesterol levels to new lows resulted in fewer problems, including heart attacks and strokes, in people with established coronary disease, a new study finds."
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 12:12 PM
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The results of this new test can be know within minutes, which I believe makes it more compelling for patients to have it done. A cost of only $25 keeps it fairly affordable.
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 7:48 PM
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Good news about a hybrid fruid that helps lower the bad cholesterol while raising the good. It will be interesting to see if other fruits will be designed to target the ever expanding cholesterol crisis.
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 7:43 PM
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An interesting article that hightlights the role that cholesterol plays in maintaining heathy cells throughout the body.
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 9:41 AM
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"The popular new cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor may cause an increased risk of potentially life-threatening muscle damage, especially in people of Asian ancestry, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday. "
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 6:56 PM
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A bit of good news about a limited benefit to high cholesterol. I can only assume that once the tuberculosis is under control a normal diet is resumed.
posted by Healthy Wealthy & Wise @ 1:31 PM
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