December 2009
10 posts
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the tenth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. Controllable Risk Factors for High Cholesterol Include: Diet: The saturated fat and cholesterol in the food you eat raise total and LDL-cholesterol levels. Weight: Being overweight...
Dec 2nd
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the ninth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. High Cholesterol Risk Factors Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver and found in certain foods, such as from animals, like dairy products, eggs, and meat. The body needs some...
Dec 2nd
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the eighth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. What Drugs Are Used to Treat High Cholesterol? Cholesterol-lowering drugs include: Statins Niacin Bile-acid resins Fibric acid derivatives Cholesterol-lowering medicine is most...
Dec 2nd
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the seventh part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. How Is High Cholesterol Treated? The main goal in lowering cholesterol is to lower your LDL and raise your HDL. There are two key ways to lower cholesterol: eat a heart-healthy diet and take...
Dec 2nd
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the sixth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. How Can I Lower My Cholesterol and Risk of Heart Disease? A few simple changes can help lower your cholesterol and risk for heart disease: Eat low cholesterol foods. The American Heart...
Dec 2nd
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the fifth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. How Much Cholesterol Is Too Much? Everyone over the age of 20 should get their cholesterol levels measured at least once every five years. When being tested, your doctor may recommend a non-fasting...
Dec 1st
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the fourth part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. What Factors Affect Cholesterol Levels? A variety of factors can affect your cholesterol levels. They include: Diet. Saturated fat and cholesterol in the food you eat increase cholesterol...
Dec 1st
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the third part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. Types of Cholesterol Cholesterol travels through the blood attached to a protein — this cholesterol-protein package is called a lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are classified as high density, low...
Dec 1st
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
As for the second part of this new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. Cholesterol and Heart Disease When too much cholesterol is present, plaque (a thick, hard deposit) may form in the body’s arteries narrowing the space for blood to flow to the heart. Over...
Dec 1st
About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG...
We are here to start a new article series entitled as About Cholesterol Management Guide and EKG Machines, we will be discussing here about the things we should know on cholesterol management. The Basics of Cholesterol Have you been diagnosed with high cholesterol? Is lowering your cholesterol a goal? The first step is to find out: What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance...
Dec 1st