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Knowing the facts about cholesterol can reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke. But understanding what cholesterol is and how it affects your health are only the beginning. How well do you know cholesterol? Take this brief quiz to test ... [... more]
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What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean
What are healthy levels of LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides? Your test report will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). To determine how your cholesterol levels affect your risk of heart ... [... more]
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Cooking for Lower Cholesterol
It's not hard to whip up recipes that fit with the low-saturated-fat, low-cholesterol eating plan recommended by scientists to help you manage your blood cholesterol level and reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Keep your cholesterol ... [... more]
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A guide to choosing healthy meals away from home
You can eat out and eat healthy, too. Many restaurants offer delicious meals that are low in saturated fat, Don't be shy about making special requests. Most foods on most menus will probably fit into a heart-healthy diet if prepared with low-fat ... [... more]
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Learn why women tend to have higher HDL (
The female sex hormone estrogen tends to raise HDL cholesterol, and as a rule, women have higher HDL (good) cholesterol levels than men do. Estrogen production is highest during the childbearing years. This may help explain why premenopausal ... [... more]
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Common Misconceptions About Cholesterol
Learn more about common misconceptions regarding cholesterol. Diet and physical activity contribute to overall blood cholesterol levels as well as the cholesterol that is made naturally by the body. The amount of LDL (bad) cholesterol in the ... [... more]
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Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Cholesterol
Lifestyle changes are simple: eat healthy, be active, don't smoke, and maintain your success. A diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, high-fiber foods, lean meats and poultry, fish at least twice a week and fat-free or 1 percent dairy ... [... more]
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Cholesterol Statistics
Statistics on how cholesterol levels and certain lifestyle behaviors affect outcomes in patients at risk for heart disease and stroke. It's important to know the statistics on how cholesterol levels and certain lifestyle behaviors affect outcomes ... [... more]
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The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat and Trans
They're a charming pair, Sat and Trans. But that doesn't mean they make good friends. Read on to learn how they clog arteries and break hearts -- and how to limit your time with them by avoiding the foods they're in. The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat ... [... more]
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The Better Fats Sisters- Mon and Poly
These ladies are charmers in their own way -- they look out for you and your heart. The sisters love it when you cook with the foods they're in, and they've got lots of great tips to share. Unlike their devious Bad Fats Brothers, they'll tell you ... [... more]
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