Recent Health Blog | Cholesterol PostsCut Cholesterol With Your Mindby Aimee Amodio19 Jan 2008 07:18 PMMore proof that mind really is stronger than matter: a recent study from Oregon State University found that keeping your cool can keep your cholesterol at a healthy level. Good Health News: U.S. Cholesterol is Normalby Aimee Amodio13 Dec 2007 08:00 PMFinally -- some good health news for America. For the first time in nearly fifty years, the average cholesterol level for adults is in the "ideal" range. Health experts say that a cholesterol level of 200 or lower is ideal, and the average American adult has a cholesterol level of 199. Cut Bad Cholesterol By Thirty Percent!by Aimee Amodio08 Oct 2007 08:17 PMHave high cholesterol? You're not alone. Here are five changes you can make to your diet to help cut your bad (LDL) cholesterol by a huge chunk. Reduce saturated fat to less than 7% of your total daily calories. For a 2000 calorie diet, that's less than 15.5 grams of saturated fat per day. Lower Cholesterol With Sterols and Stanolsby Aimee Amodio08 Oct 2007 02:16 PMHave you heard about sterols and stanols yet? These plant compounds are super healthy for your heart! Studies show that sterols and stanols can cut your risk of heart disease by twenty percent! Studies from around the world are proving the power of sterols and stanols. September is National Cholesterol Education Monthby Aimee Amodio01 Sep 2007 03:57 PMLike the title says, September is National Cholesterol Education Month, sponsored by the National Cholesterol Education Program. Cholesterol Lowering Medicationsby Aimee Amodio13 Jul 2007 07:16 PMA healthy diet, regular exercise, and cholesterol lowering medications can help reduce a person's risk of heart attack or stroke. There are several different types of medicine used to lower cholesterol levels. Statins slow down your body's cholesterol production. How Big is Your LDL?by Alison Palmer08 Feb 2007 01:44 PMI recently talked with you about the difference between good and bad cholesterol. Here's a summary for you before I get started on this next part. Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterolby Alison Palmer03 Feb 2007 02:01 PMMost of us have heard that cholesterol is bad. Some of us have heard rumors that it can actually be good. Good and bad are nice labels for a complicated problem. Like most things in life, it's not a matter of black and white. It's all shades of gray. The Facts About Cholesterolby Aimee Amodio03 Oct 2006 10:30 AMWhat is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body uses for various functions. Yes, cholesterol is normal. Your body produces as much as it needs. However, your diet can lead there to be too much cholesterol in your body. Top Cholesterol Fighting Foods: Part 4by Christine Buske12 Aug 2006 06:44 AMToday we continue to discover some more no-guilt foods we can enjoy to lower our bad cholesterol, and increase the good HDL Cholesterol. This prevents heart attacks and stroke, and ensures good health. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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