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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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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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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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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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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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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Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age by: Dan Noyes As the percentage of elderly people in the United States continues to grow faster than any other age group, the incidence of CVD grows too. According to Kannel , 1 CVD accounts for 58% of the mortal...

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The Eight Week Cholesterol Challenge

The Eight Week Cholesterol Challenge by: Barrett Niehus When I first started down this path I was looking for something to reduce my cholesterol levels without giving me a heart attack. My doctor recommended Lipitor, but I had read an article in...

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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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