Recent Health Blog | Cholesterol PostsTop Cholesterol Fighting Foods: Part 3by Christine Buske11 Aug 2006 06:22 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. Top Cholesterol Fighting Foods: Part 2by Christine Buske10 Aug 2006 06:04 AMBad cholesterol is caused by saturated and trans fats in our diet. On the bright side, we can effectively lower our cholesterol just by eating the right foods! Unsaturated fats will help you combat bad cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol to lower your chances of a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol Fighting Foods: Part 1by Christine Buske09 Aug 2006 05:47 AMThere are essentially two types of cholesterol: good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. The good version actually helps combat bad cholesterol, which then prevents plaque formation in your arteries. Healthy Blood Vessels: Eat More Chocolate!by Christine Buske06 Aug 2006 07:13 AMLadies, this is the best excuse you will get for your chocolate fix: new studies show it can actually help fix aging blood vessels! Photography by Tony Roberts Older individuals benefit the most from it, so next mother's day give mom that chocolate box. Causes of High Cholesterolby Renee Dietz26 Jan 2006 09:40 PMWe all have the option of doing certain things to live a long, healthy life. One involves maintaining good cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, even young, thin; physically fit people can have high levels of cholesterol, although chances of higher levels increase due to certain factors. Symptoms of Cholesterolby Renee Dietz26 Jan 2006 09:39 PMSymptoms directly associated with cholesterol are rare. Instead, high cholesterol levels are generally identified from a blood test. Most often, symptoms are from the result of high cholesterol, which would include things such as coronary disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Understanding Cholesterolby Renee Dietz26 Jan 2006 09:38 PMBefore looking at how cholesterol can be lowered, it is important to understand what it is. Cholesterol is actually produced by the liver and is a fat-like waxy substance. When the body has too much cholesterol, it is harmful. However, cholesterol can help your overall health and body function. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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