March 20th, 2010 Most people are familiar with the word or have heard of cholesterol, whether it is high or low. Did you know that it is a waxy substance that clogs the arteries?
Cholesterol is critical to the formation of cells and other tissues. But if it is high, it could lead to a stroke. If you [...]
March 19th, 2010 Cholesterol levels are confusing. There is good cholesterol and bad and lipids and many other confusing terms. Are you unsure as to what it all means! You are not alone! There is a wealth of information on the subject but how do you know what is fact and what is fiction?
You may want to take [...]
March 19th, 2010 It is a good idea to have your level of cholesterol checked periodically. You will receive a cholesterol reading that consists of your total cholesterol level, lipoprotein levels, triglycerides and high density lipoprotein cholesterol level. This will give your physician an overall picture of your health.
Your physician will want three different levels checked t give [...]
March 18th, 2010 Do you have problems with high levels of cholesterol? Regardless of physical activity, other forms of therapy and dieting? Physicians recommend that you try cholesterol lowering drugs. In case you have not heard of them, there are some new drugs on the market.
Cholesterol lowering drugs should be used as a last resort if you have [...]