74 articles on "cholesterol"

Oily fish has more benefits than white fish

Question : MY grandfather is 73 years old and is quite active and healthy. He has slightly elevated cholesterol levels for which he is currently taking medication. Diet-wise, he is also quite careful and takes a lot of fish. However, he does not like...

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Oily fish has more benefits than white fish

Oily fish, such as salmon, herring, and tuna, are packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. These essential nutrients are beneficial for heart health, brain function, and overall well-being. On top of that, oily fish has more b...

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Understanding Cholesterol

Understanding Cholesterol by: David Saunders Whenever the word cholesterol comes up in any conversation, almost always, people are talking about how high levels of cholesterol can be bad for your body and can even be fatal. What one never hears ...

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Heart Attack Symptom, Causes and Treatment: Prevent Heart Attack with Right Diet!

Heart Attack Symptom, Causes and Treatment: Prevent Heart Attack with Right Diet! by: Ashley Green A patient who has suffered a heart attack usually has severe chest pain which needs to be relieved. Also, he may be having other symptoms like sho...

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Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed

Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed by: Dr. Jamie Fettig Some of the things you think you know that just ain't so (these myths are not true): Eating Cholesterol does not increase your cholesterol levels Salt does NOT cause High Blood Pressure...

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Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With Lipitor and Pravachol

Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With Lipitor and Pravachol by: Barrett Niehus Results of a new study comparing the effectiveness of Pfizer Inc.,’s Lipitor with Pravachol, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, was recently published in the New York...

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Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed

Healthy Eating Myths Destroyed: What You Need to Know When it comes to eating healthy, there's a lot of conflicting information out there. From fad diets to misleading nutrition claims, it can be tough to know what's true and what's not. But don't ...

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Understanding Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring substance that is found in all animals, including humans. It is essential for the body as it helps in producing hormones, bile acids, vitamin D, and cell membranes. However, too much cholesterol can cause several ...

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Difference between fish oil and cod liver oil

Question : I HAVE been consuming cod liver oil for over five years. However, my cholesterol level is slightly elevated and I have been advised to take fish oil. Can you please tell me the difference between the two? Answer : COD liver oil, as its nam...

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Increase Your Risk of Heart Disease With Lipitor and Pravachol

Heart disease continues to be a major health concern throughout the world. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease has been the cause of 31% of global deaths. The development of cholesterol-lowering medications such as Lipitor...

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