Cholesterol

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Understanding Your Cholesterol Numbers

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

Today, one of the most useful tests an adult can take is the cholesterol test. The results of this test can indicate a possible problem when taken in conjunction with other risk factors. The usual cholesterol test is the lipoprotein profile. Cholesterol is made in your body by your liver.
It is a fatty substance that […]

Taking The Right Cholesterol Medication

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

If you have determined that you have high cholesterol through a doctor and a series of tests, you may want cholesterol medication to help lower your cholesterol levels back to a normal and healthier level. Your physician, along with suggesting a cholesterol medication, should also suggest that you make some lifestyle choices that will alter […]

The Cholesterol Information That You Need to Know

Tuesday, January 1st, 2008

You are probably bombarded with facts about cholesterol, medications, lifestyles, and foods on a daily basis. Usually, these facts are associated with things you can buy – in other words, commercials. What cholesterol information do you need to know in order to avoid heart disease and live a healthy life? Where can you find this […]