Cholesterol awareness
Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Cholesterol level: Can it be too low? Cholesterol ratio: Is it important? LDL apheresis: Can it lower LDL cholesterol? VLDL cholesterol: What is it? Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for? High ... [... more]
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Cholesterol testing
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate? Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for? Cholesterol test [... more]
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Lifestyle matters
HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol Top 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol [... more]
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Low-cholesterol diet
Healthy diet: End the guesswork with these nutrition guidelines Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to lower your numbers Heart-healthy recipes Mediterranean diet: Choose this heart-healthy diet option Trans fat: Avoid this cholesterol double ... [... more]
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Weight loss and exercise
Weight-loss tip: First, make sure you're ready Weight loss: 6 strategies for success Fitness programs: 10 tips for staying motivated Aerobic exercise: What 30 minutes a day can do [... more]
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Cholesterol medication
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options Niacin to boost your HDL 'good' cholesterol Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Coenzyme Q10: Can it prevent statin side effects? [... more]
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Cholesterol supplements
Cholesterol-lowering supplements: Lower your numbers without prescription medication High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol? Kefir: Can it lower my cholesterol? Pomegranate juice: Can it lower cholesterol? Podcast: ... [... more]
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Tool: Heart disease risk calculator
Heart disease risk: Use this tool to calculate your risk of having a heart attack. Waist-to-hip ratio: A risk factor for heart disease? Vitamin D deficiency: Can it cause high blood pressure? Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart ... [... more]
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Statins: Do they cause ALS?
Statins can cause muscle injury in some people. But could they also trigger ALS? There have been reports of individuals who have developed amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) while taking statins. However, at this time, there is no good evidence ... [... more]
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Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to lower your numbers
The foods you eat can help lower your cholesterol. Discover five that are best. Can a bowl of oatmeal help prevent a heart attack? How about a handful of walnuts, or even your baked potato topped with some heart-healthy margarine? A few simple ... [... more]
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Tool: LDL cholesterol calculator
Use this LDL cholesterol calculator to find out what your LDL level should be. Coronary angiography: A look inside your heart's blood vessels Nuclear stress test: What to expect Waist-to-hip ratio: A risk factor for heart disease? LDL apheresis: ... [... more]
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Thomas Behrenbeck, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Thomas Behrenbeck is a native of Germany, where he received his medical education at the Westfalian Wilhelm University in Munster and became board certified in ... [... more]
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