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23rd September 2009
Fats are one of the main components in all of the cell membranes throughout your entire body. If you eat enough healthy natural fats, your cellular processes will proceed normally. On the other hand, if you eat man-made, heavily processed, chemically alte... Read >
Author: petersonbran22nd September 2009
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Widely known as Atorvastatin, Lipitor is very popular drug globally. Patients suffering from cholesterol problem can buy Lipitor as the medication to lowering the patients blood cholesterol levels. However, the medication can also inhibit the amount of tr... Read >
Author: Article Manager19th September 2009
The health benefits of fish oil supplements are abundant. I would like to share just a few of these advantages with you.
Oil from fish is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are so essential for the heart to maintain proper circulation. The American Hear... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby18th September 2009
Heart disease kills many people every year. One of the risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor will undoubtedly prescribe a cholesterol-lowering drug and request that you follow a diet low i... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Cholesterol is a blood fat needed by the body in moderate amounts. However, high cholesterol(http://www.vasacor.com/) levels can lead to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Angina is chest pain caused by the restriction of blood flow to the... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Cholesterol Facts
With all the news and warnings about the dangers of high cholesterol, many people view cholesterol as a “bad” substance that should be eliminated completely from our lives. In truth, cholesterol serves some important functions... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
We have been bombarded with all the negative information about fats and how they are bad for our health, but as we know there are always two sides to a story. It is true that certain fats (mainly fast food fats) are the contributing factor to some disease... Read >
Author: latoyaval17th September 2009
Obesity is one of the major issues in today’s world. Apart from cosmetic concerns, obesity has become the main cause of many diseases today. Cholesterol is one such disease that is caused by obesity. Contrary to common belief not all cholesterol is bad ... Read >
Author: Abdullah Salim10th September 2009
Hypercholesterolemia refers to a medical condition in which a patient suffers from high cholesterol levels in the blood. The condition can be caused by different factors and diseases such as anorexia nervosa, hypothyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes me... Read >
Author: Robert Bell10th September 2009
Do you share this love/hate relationship with eating fish that I have? While I appreciate the benefit of omega-3 fatty acids from the fish oil, which significantly decreases my risk of heart attack, I have that constant fear of ingesting contaminants from... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby07th September 2009
Hypercholesterolemia refers to a medical condition in which a patient suffers from high cholesterol levels in the blood. The condition can be caused by different factors and diseases such as anorexia nervosa, hypothyroidism, kidney disease and diabetes me... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones06th September 2009
Resveratrol, a chemical generally found in the skin of grapes and red wine, has often been the cause behind the term 'French paradox', the puzzling fact that the French suffer less from heart related diseases, even though they consume higher-fat diet than... Read >
Author: Michelle J Scott30th August 2009
Don't Shoot The Messenger!
Here is some information about the most common weight-related health problems that may develop in an overweight person.
Coronary Heart Disease
One of the key aspects of a hearts health is the ability of the heart and its ... Read >
Author: Tom aspin27th August 2009
Having lovely skin just looks to be the self-evident unending search of girls. One only wants visit the local superstore or beauty shop to see the big range of skin products that are supposed to supply the secret to young skin. Plenty of these products gu... Read >
Author: leresh13th August 2009
The man tries their best to do everything to improve health and look better. Many people even take daily multi-vitamin, designed specifically to give daily nutrients which your body needs. The daily stress results in the lack of energy, premature aging, l... Read >
Author: Robert Bell10th August 2009
Some of life problems are self-induced as a result of the way we live. High blood pressure is one good example. You will find here some of the major factors which result in high blood pressure.
1. Diet
This is one of the major cause of high bl... Read >
Author: Laura Lin10th August 2009
Nowadays many people suffering from high levels cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and chronic cardiac failures. The medical records reveal that every year in United States of America, over a mill... Read >
03rd August 2009
Fish oil is among the richest sources of essential omega-3 fats. Omega-3's are also called "fats of life" due to their vital role in our overall health and well-being. Find out how you can achieve the amazing health benefits of fish oil in this article.
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Author: Vijay K Raisinghani01st August 2009
Being fit and getting healthy should be everyone's goal. There is one exercise that anyone can do, regardless of of your schedule. It can be done alone, or with a friend.
It isn't a miracle cure, but at times it sure seems like it. Once you start wal... Read >
Author: Ed Forteau10th July 2009
Nuts, just like meat, fruits, vegetable and cereals, play an important role in our diet. Because nuts are nutrient dense, packed with very high contents of protein, oils and other important minerals, some people tend to look at them as calorie-rich food.... Read >
Author: sabrina28th June 2009
Cholesterol is produced in our body; about 70% of cholesterol is produced naturally from lever. While other cholesterol are from the food which we intake daily. The cholesterol has classified in two types such as low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high den... Read >
Author: Robert Bell22nd June 2009
Have questions about cholesterol? Here are the answers to some of the most basic questions that you will have regarding this very important subject!
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance (lipoproteins)found in your blood. Your body ma... Read >
Author: Anne P. Jackson22nd June 2009
The medical term lipid disorder refers to high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It means that there are plenty of fatty substances in the blood such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
Cholesterol is used in the building of cell membranes and other ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson22nd June 2009
The medical term lipid disorder refers to high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It means that there are plenty of fatty substances in the blood such as cholesterol and triglycerides.
Cholesterol is used in the building of cell membranes and other ... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson12th June 2009
Ever wondered how the ocean, the sea and the other bodies of water have constantly provided human race with abundance of good produce since time in memorial. Fishes have repeatedly proven their importance to us from the many uses they offer to mankind. Fr... Read >
Author: Rajagopalan10th June 2009
Let's face it... The American Heart Association, the single most influential organization when it comes to matters of the heart, has already repeatedly proven that Omega 3 Fatty Acids preferably from fish oils play a crucial role in maintaining good cardi... Read >
Author: Rajagopalan06th June 2009
If you already have been diagnosed with a high cholesterol level, but do not to lower your cholesterol level down with the drugs. It is hard to figure out what to do after that. However, a simple Internet search can discover a lot of services and products... Read >
Author: Pindra06th June 2009
What is cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance which is present in all the parts of the body. It is essential for the working of body. The origin of cholesterol is from dietary intake and liver production. Even though it is a major eleme... Read >
Author: ashleybr06th June 2009
Cholesterol is a waxy fat like substance which is present in all the parts of the body. It is essential for the working of body. The origin of cholesterol is from dietary intake and liver production. Even though it is a major element which is needed by th... Read >
Author: ashleybr13th May 2009
Everything that you eat affects your heart in some way. As one of the most important organs in the body, it’s important not to forget your heart as you make your food choices. More and more heart-healthy foods are becoming available, but products that c... Read >
Author: J Hutto11th May 2009
Lower cholesterol level is very important for all human beings, this would include the children, teenagers and adults as well, and whether they have heart disease or not. The lower in cholesterol levels is very important for the people who got cardiovascu... Read >
Author: Pindra05th May 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Bill Lewis
The term "French Paradox" describes the phenomenom whereby the French have fewer heart attacks than we do even though they eat richer foods.
Researchers believe that the answer may be, in part, due to the fact that the ... Read >
Author: Bill Lewis16th April 2009
Cholesterol, a yellowish fatty substance, is one of the essential ingredients of the body. Although it is essential to life, it has a bad reputation, being a major villain in heart disease. Every person with high blood cholesterol is regarded as a potenti... Read >
Author: shalini14th April 2009
In comparison with other types of drugs, statins work to decrease the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels faster and more efficiently. How does it work? Well, it works to lower the LDL levels by suppressing an enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase which is res... Read >
Author: Johnson Blake02nd April 2009
A report published in the January, 2007 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who supplemented their weight loss program with calcium and vitamin D had better lipids and lipoprotein profiles than those who did not take the s... Read >
Author: Dayna Dye13th March 2009
With Spring almost here, it is a great time to get outside and begin exercising again. An easy place to start is with a walking program. Walking is a gentle form of exercise that can help you achieve a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is safe, ... Read >
Author: Jennifer Ellis, MPT, OCS09th March 2009
Cholesterol is a kind of fat, which is present in all of our bodies. Cholesterol is considered a vital compound which assists in generating the building blocks of life i.e. cells and as well as the hormones.
The cholesterol is transported and distribut... Read >
Author: Alex Fyfe05th March 2009
Weight and health are strongly related to each other. The risk of disease goes up as weight gain pushes you out of the healthy weight range and into the overweight, obese range. Till date, obesity has been linked with more than thirty medical conditions. ... Read >
Author: Rajeevk26th February 2009
Atorvastatin is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, also known as a "statin. Atorvastatin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old and in those who have not reached puberty; safety and effectiveness in these children have not... Read >
Author: dianadj18th February 2009
Many people ask questions about natural ways to reduce cholesterol. Fortunately, that there is an answer to the question. You should first realize there are no magic cures for reducing your level of cholesterol. It is important to ensure you are keeping ... Read >
Author: Dan02nd February 2009
Making a significant lifestyle change is the best way to lower, or prevent, high blood cholesterol. And I'll tell you why?
Whereas you'd eaten food with an emotional attachment to taste, feelings, sight and smell, make a significant lifestyle change th... Read >
Author: CopyWrite Concepts31st January 2009
Diet and exercise are normally the first choice for controlling high cholesterol for many people. Unfortunately there are some people whose cholesterol does not respond to lifestyle changes but with the help of a cholesterol lowering medication they can e... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell30th January 2009
How Can Eating Bad Foods Help You to Lose Weight?
When you're trying to lose weight seductive foods & treats seem to lurk everywhere you go which makes your quest for weight loss even more difficult.
However, while many foods that have gotten a bad ... Read >
Author: Mark Bellinger24th January 2009
Keeping in shape and healthy is the most important thing to do these days, as our ancestors ever said you can have everything in this world but without a good health there will be nothing to enjoy, it means that health is everything in our life. Fruit is ... Read >
Author: johnny21st January 2009
Cholesterol is not all bad. Your body naturally produces it, and it plays some pretty important roles. It helps build new cells, produce hormones and insulates the nerves. But, when you have too much, it becomes a health problem.
When cholesterol l... Read >
Author: Edith Lingenfelter20th January 2009
Convinced you're overweight? You could resort to fad diets for help, but that's when you've settled for a tempory weight-loss solution because the weight will return with a vengeance immeidately coming off your starvation diet.
To maintain an effectiv... Read >
Author: CopyWrite Concepts09th January 2009
The term of cholesterol applies to two types: low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). These are often called "bad" cholesterol and "good" cholesterol. Along with triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol (a derivative of LDL cholester... Read >
Author: Dustinkerry08th January 2009
First, what High Fructose Corn Syrup is is a syrupy liquid created by processing corn starch with different kinds of enzymes to make glucose, and then later add fructose. You can see the total process by Google-ling 'high fructose corn syrup process'. Che... Read >
Author: Jason Yun05th January 2009
Cholesterol is oily in nature but is not the same as fat. It is an essential molecule for making cell membranes, steroid hormones, nerve sheaths, and much more. The liver makes most of the cholesterol in the body and the rest comes from the diet. Too much... Read >
Author: Sarah Albert17th December 2008
If preventative measures are not taken immediately, the risk of a heart attack and other cardiovascular ailments will escalate as an individual gets older. There are two types of cholesterol. The first is known as LDL or low-density lipoprotein. This is b... Read >
Author: jaswinder.dec200816th December 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: jaffar02nd December 2008
The word CHOLESTEROL generally rings a warning bell among a lot of people since high cholesterol is normally associated with heart diseases. But a lot of people are unaware that cholesterol is an important component of the cells in our body. It plays an... Read >
Author: Rohini02nd December 2008
Fact #1: Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in cell membranes in the body.
Essentially, cholesterol is like a lipid, which is broadly defined as any fat-soluble, naturally-occurring molecule, such as fats and oils. Cholesterol is naturally made in th... Read >
Author: Chelsi26th November 2008
Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which c... Read >
Author: stbotanica26th November 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S26th November 2008
Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true. For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an hour of exercising everyday can give y... Read >
Author: Prabakar, S26th November 2008
Cholesterol is a component of lipid rafts, this helps to secure proteins involved in cell signaling. When sleeping at night, our brain synthesizes cholesterol to benefit our mood and increase our memory. Cholesterol supports the nervous system, in which c... Read >
Author: peterhutch13th November 2008
For cholesterol management, some knowledge about fats is very essential. This helps to manipulate fat intake. Some fats are good and necessary for the body, while others are harmful.
The fats that we intake as part of our daily diet, play an important ... Read >
Author: Chelsi12th November 2008
If you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that's best for your health, you may be feeling overwhelmed. I've already given steps to raise HDL and lower triglycerides, now I'd like to more into VL... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD21st October 2008
Wish to live a long and healthy life? Just put on your exercising gear and make your wish come true! For overall health any form of physical activity or exercise is very important. Exercising has manifold benefits both physical as well as mental. Half an ... Read >
Author: Jim Andrews02nd October 2008
Several large studies have linked nuts to sink sympathy disease gamble and longer life. In the milestone Nurses' Health Study, for demand,women who ate the most nuts (about 5 oz per week) had half the attempt of center harm as those who rarely ate them. A... Read >
Author: Jamey Sackville24th September 2008
Heart Tonic: Terminalia Arjuna Supplements
Benefits of arjuna
* Arjuna or Arjun has prostaglandin enhancing and coronary threat modulating properties.
* Arjuna or Arjun enhances the taking away of cholesterol by accelerating the turnover of LDL or ... Read >
Author: jainish24th September 2008
Heart Tonic: Terminalia Arjuna Supplements
Benefits of arjuna
* Arjuna or Arjun has prostaglandin enhancing and coronary threat modulating properties.
* Arjuna or Arjun enhances the taking away of cholesterol by accelerating the turnover of LDL or ... Read >
Author: jainish19th September 2008
Cholesterol is a substance that is similar to fat. It can be found in the cell membranes of all body tissues and is transported through the blood plasma. There is "bad cholesterol" and "good cholesterol" in the human body, and both of them are cholesterol... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team18th September 2008
Steroids are man- made substances related to the male sex hormones, usually testosterone, which promote muscular growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. These are categorized drugs, and when used inappropriately, they may cause severe, ... Read >
Author: Tarun Gupta16th September 2008
Abana from Himalaya Herbals is a herbal ayurvedic formulation. Abana has been formulated for optimum heart health. It helps to lower cholesterol and LDL while raising HDL. It works as a cardio-protective by improving the contractility of the heart and r... Read >
Author: jainish15th September 2008
It’s very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you’re having blood drawn. Well, let’s clear up the confusion when it comes to your cholesterol labs.
The terms “lipid panel”, “lipid profile”, and “lipoprotein... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD14th August 2008
Do you like many other Americans have high cholesterol?
Around 13.7 million people who currently live in the United States have coronary heart disease and nearly 4 million have had a stroke. In addition, millions more are at risk for a heart attack or... Read >
Author: Gene29th July 2008
Cholesterol is just one of substances that the body can make on its own. Unfortunately, eating food that is high in oil and saturated fats creates an imbalance. If precautions are not taken now, the chances of a heart attack and other cardiovascular disea... Read >
Author: Jan Richards29th July 2008
Cholesterol is a very familiar medical term almost to anyone, particularly the middle age group. It is a common thing the word will never be a part of teen-age lingo. The main reason is, most of the dreaded ailments accompanying "high cholesterol" levels ... Read >
Author: Jan Richards21st July 2008
Multivitamins include a portion of, or even the entirety, of vitamins from A to E. All of these vitamins play an important role in an adult's healthy body. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which can help cells reproduce, can facilitate normal growth and... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team21st July 2008
Cholesterol is an unsaturated waxy solid that is manufactured in the body and has important functions relative to cell membrane management. It is also known to help produce bile to digest fats and can help in metabolizing fat-soluble vitamins. Cholester... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th July 2008
High cholesterol is the problem from which most of the people suffered. In fact in every 5 adults one suffers from high cholesterol. There are many reasons due to which high cholesterol is formed in the body and sometimes it becomes very difficult to cont... Read >
Author: Article Manager17th July 2008
Eating lots of nuts or peanut butter may help ward off diabetes, a study of more than 83,000 nurses suggests. Women who reported eating the equivalent of a handful of nuts or one tablespoon of peanut butter at least five times a week were more than 20% le... Read >
Author: Tom Harel14th July 2008
Parts of adolescent's body are filled with a waxy stuff identified as cholesterol. It helps to produce vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones. Blood cholesterol comes from two different sources, liver within the body and food. The adolescent's liv... Read >
Author: Jan Richards14th July 2008
Cholesterol is one of the major substances that cause heart attacks, high blood cholesterol levels, and weight problems. Despite its "bad guy image," this waxy, fat-like substances made in the body by the person's own liver serves a number of vital functi... Read >
Author: Jan Richards14th July 2008
Almost everybody knows the effects of bad cholesterol in the body. By bad cholesterol, it literally has to do with low-density lipoprotein's molecular transport deposits that thicken in the walls of the arteries hindering the flawless passage of blood aff... Read >
Author: Jan Richards20th June 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt20th June 2008
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: Knut Holt09th June 2008
The elderberry has been an important and popular part of European alternative medicine for ages. It is revered by herbal healers for its effectiveness in treating many ailments. As far back as 400 B.C., Hippocrates was referring to the elder tree as his "... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer04th June 2008
The two sources of cholesterol are food and your own body. Only 25% of the body's cholesterol comes from food and the rest is produced naturally in your cells and liver. The good news is that you won't have to give up every egg and cookie to maintain a he... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON04th June 2008
If you have high cholesterol then you need to be aware of what can happen to you if you get a clogged artery. It depends on the location of the clogged artery as to how serious it can be. If an artery that feeds the blood supply in the brain becomes clogg... Read >
Author: Lambert Klein25th May 2008
Most people may think of ominous things whenever they hear the word cholesterol though they should not because as soon as they understand what it is and in what manner cholesterol is dangerous for their health they will learn to adjust so that they can co... Read >
Author: Paul Zayer21st May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Ruth Tan
I had never considered sharing on "why exercise" and always assumed that everyone would never disagree that it was an important part of our lifestyle regardless of whether we had the time, mood, or discipline to do it, until... Read >
Author: Ruth Tan25th April 2008
As most cases of emphysema, and other similar conditions are caused by smoking, the first step for emphysema treatment, if you are a smoker, is to quit smoking. But recent research has shown that supplements can also help. Antioxidants are proven to suppo... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team09th April 2008
Building a six pack abs is easy, all you need is to follow a set of abs workout routine and proper abs diet. The most important thing to do while working to get the perfect abs is to lose the layer of fat that covers the muscles around your abdomen. In or... Read >
Author: Ian Kuro09th April 2008
Building a six pack abs is easy, all you need is to follow a set of abs workout routine and proper abs diet. The most important thing to do while working to get the perfect abs is to lose the layer of fat that covers the muscles around your abdomen. In or... Read >
Author: Ian Kuro07th April 2008
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most prevalent health disorders affecting millions of people across the world. The American Heart Association categorizes the risks associated with it on the basis of its curable and incurable stages. ... Read >
Author: Wain Roy06th April 2008
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is one of the most prevalent health disorders affecting millions of people across the world. The American Heart Association categorizes the risks associated with it on the basis of its curable and incurable stages. ... Read >
Author: Wain Roy01st April 2008
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Na... Read >
Author: Knut Holt27th March 2008
Vitamin C also known as, ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, dehydroascorbic acid, the antiscorbutic vitamin, L-xyloascorbic acid and L-threo-hex-2-uronic acidy-lactone, is a much talked about vitamin, with people claiming it as a cure-all for may diseases an... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown22nd February 2008
Exercise
Exercise is also known as physical activity and includes anything that gets you moving, such as walking, dancing, or working in the yard. You can earn the benefits of being physically active without going to a gym, playing sports, or using fa... Read >
Author: Peter sams18th February 2008
Garlic is an herb that has been with humans since time immemorial. From medical dispensaries to kitchens, it has been serving humans. Garlic is a home treatment for many diseases. Below are some of the diseases in which garlic can be used as home treatme... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne01st February 2008
While Americans may know they need fiber, they aren't getting enough fiber in their diets is an essential element of a healthy diet. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines report identified fiber as a shortfall nutrient for all age groups. The American Dietetic Asso... Read >
Author: Chuck Arnone23rd January 2008
Cholesterol is an essential substance that our bodies produce. Cholesterol is a waxy, soft material that is found around the lipids of our bloodstream and in our cells. Good cholesterol is important for our cell membrane formation, our hormones and other... Read >
Author: www.sweetmedicineessentials.com22nd January 2008
Parts of adolescent’s body are filled with a waxy stuff identified as cholesterol. It helps to produce vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones. Blood cholesterol comes from two different sources, liver within the body and food. The adolescent... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru17th January 2008
Cholesterol is a whitish fatty molecule produced in the liver. However, although it is the liver that makes most of it, yet we take some portion of it through our diet. Cholesterol performs several functions in the body like strengthening our cells and fo... Read >
Author: tania hackner14th January 2008
Cholesterol is produced in our liver. This is waxy, fatty substances that aids in strengthening cell walls, forming nerve sheaths, and producing hormones. However, excessive production of cholesterol is harmful to our body and eventually it is apparently ... Read >
Author: DrAnne14th January 2008
With the modern technological advancement, we are continuously getting benefited in our life. Consider those times, when our ancestors walked miles after miles to reach to their destined place, they couldn't even imagine of a vehicle for them. However, to... Read >
Author: DrAnne06th November 2007
Can you lower your cholesterol naturally? Emphatically yes! Cholesterol, with all its hype, is the most misunderstood fat. Our bodies must have cholesterol to produce hormones, bile acids and vitamin D – plus it is an essential part of our brain and cel... Read >
Author: Michelle Honda PhD19th October 2007
Attitudes are shifting throughout the country from health care, often called sickness care, to wellness care. The shift continues from treating disease and illness to prevention. A healthy diet, moderate exercise, and now more importantly, nutritional s... Read >
Author: Ronald Godlewski10th October 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Charles CarterAs consumers we had no idea how much trans fatty acids (trans-fat) were in the food we eat. Until now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after much red tape, is requiring that trans-fats be on all packaged food... Read >
Author: liveleantoday04th October 2007
Childhood obesity has seen a dramatic rise in the last 20 years. Research shows that obesity affects children in almost the same way it does adults. • High cholesterol, high level of triglycerides and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol, an... Read >
Author: tania hackner25th September 2007
Snacking on pistachio nuts may do more for your health than you realize. New research from Penn State reveals that a serving of pistachios lowers cholesterol and provides essential antioxidants. The study conducted was a controlled feeding experiment that... Read >
Author: EmpoweredD21st September 2007
You can lower cholesterol using the vitamin niacin, though an understanding of what cholesterol does to your body will allow you understand the reason why that is possible. Cholesterol is an oily fatty substance that is essential to the body for a number ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd September 2007
Heart disease is an umbrella term for a number of different diseases which affect the heart and is the leading cause of death in the United States as of 2007. Heart disease is synonymous with cardiac disease but not with cardiovascular disease which is a... Read >
Author: J&G Reay20th August 2007
People who take statin drugs to achieve lower cholesterol numbers stand the risk of having their cholesterol go too low.
New studies show that people with the lowest cholesterol have a higher risk of cancer, according to a meta-analysis of over 41,000... Read >
Author: Gene Millen13th August 2007
Cholesterol is the fat-like substance, which is an important ingredient for life. The human body contains about 100 g of cholesterol. The human body itself manufactures its required cholesterol, and any cholesterol that comes from diet is extra -- and it'... Read >
Author: Tom alter24th July 2007
Cholesterol is a blood fat needed by the body in moderate amounts. However, high cholesterol levels can lead to atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD). Angina is chest pain caused by the restriction of blood flow to the heart (cardiac ischemia)... Read >
Author: Sudhani01st July 2007
Are you one of the believers in fad diets, eg Atkins diet?
Sure, they are said to be effective in losing weight easy and fast, which is exactly what most of us dream of.
But hey, a report in the Archives of Internal Medicine pointed out that low-car... Read >
Author: Laura Ng16th June 2007
According to research, a diet to lower LDL cholesterol can effectively prevent the development of cardiovascular disease and subsequent adverse events, such as heart attacks and stroke.
LDL cholesterol, which stands for low-density lipoprotein cholest... Read >
Author: Albert Lee30th May 2007
If you want to lower high cholesterol levels, the first thing you should change is probably your diet. Diet is more likely to contribute to high cholesterol levels than any other factor. This increases your risk of developing heart diseases that can lead ... Read >
Author: Albert Lee21st May 2007
High blood cholesterol levels can result in serious health problems. We agree with this affirmation because persons with high cholesterol levels can develop many other conditions because of the mentioned problem. Among the conditions that can be developed... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola08th May 2007
Cardiovascular disease is a word that encompasses a vast range of ailments and conditions that affect the heart, and circulatory system. It can include the hardening and stiffening of the arteries, called arteriosclerosis, the chlolesterol deposits that... Read >
Author: vincent platania03rd May 2007
Garlic is an ayurvedic herb that is having such a diversified field of action. Since prehistoric times, garlic has been used in treating number of diseases. You would be surprised to know that garlic is part of every Indian kitchen due to its healing prop... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne03rd May 2007
Cholesterol used to be a word of terror for people. Cholesterol is present in cell membranes and transported through blood plasma.
Cholesterol is produced inside body at the liver. The food we take also contains varying amounts of cholesterol. The b... Read >
Author: Dev Sri02nd May 2007
BERLIN�Barley beta-glucan reduces serum lipid levels, according to research presented in April at the First International Congress on Pre-Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.
In the six-week study, 76 men and 79 women with hypercholesterolemia, aged 25 t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer27th March 2007
Cholesterol in the Body
Contrary to popular belief, the liver creates most cholesterol and only a small percentage is acquired through food. However, the more saturated fat a person eats, the more cholesterol his or her body makes.
Cholesterol is a... Read >
Author: Steve Dolan14th March 2007
Ever wondered about the red juicy vegetable that sits pretty in your refrigerator! If your answer is negative, then start appreciating the unique qualities that they store within themselves. Within its core lies the antidote for one of the most threatenin... Read >
Author: Suzanne Macguire01st March 2007
Cholesterol is a fat produced by the liver and is very important in the proper functioning of the organism and along with triglycerides it contributes to cell forming, protecting nerves, creating energy and creating hormones. The level of cholesterol depe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
Cholesterol Facts
With all the news and warnings about the dangers of high cholesterol, many people view cholesterol as a “bad” substance that should be eliminated completely from our lives. In truth, cholesterol serves some important functions in ... Read >
Author: Sudhani12th February 2007
Cholesterol is not the one that imposes threat for our health. It is bad cholesterol we should avoid. They are usually common among adults because they are related to ailments like diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension. And these ailments are quiet co... Read >
Author: Matt Smiths24th January 2007
Glycated LDL is a form of low-density lipoprotein with a sugar molecule attached. This blood component is known as "the bad cholesterol" and last researches show that whether diabetic people or not are at increased risk of a heart attack with highest lev... Read >
Author: Hector Milla17th November 2006
When it comes to heart disease, people will naturally relate it either to high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol. But, how many of us really understand what cholesterol is, what its function is, and what causes it to be high.
Cholesterol is a wa... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock16th November 2006
Being a diabetic increases your risk of having high cholesterol, a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke. Heart disease alone is the number one killer for both men and women in the United States, so high cholesterol is a condition that shou... Read >
Author: Jay Chirino10th November 2006
Does soybean look like a bean? If you have seen soybean before, you will know that it is definitely a bean. But, in reality, it is more than just a bean because of its amusing healing power on various diseases.
For the past 10 years, the world of soybe... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock09th November 2006
What exactly is this “Bad Cholesterol”?
Cholesterol is categorized under “Lipids” or “Fats”. They form part of the cell membranes and are very important in cellular functions. In the blood the fats are attached to proteins and they form grou... Read >
Author: Markus Wahlgren31st August 2006
William Walters
Heart-Condition-Guide
Wednesday, 2:48 pm
Today we are going to talk about the effects of Heart Disease and Cholesterol
Heart Disease is one of the major causes of death in the United States, not to mention its global figures. The t... Read >
Author: William Walters21st August 2006
In the past, doctors have focused on the ratio of our good cholesterol (HDL) to our total cholesterol but, in today's medical community, there is growing consensus that a closer look at bad cholesterol (LDL) is our best management tool.
Total Choleste... Read >
Author: Jacob Mabille04th July 2006
Cholesterol is a fatlike substance which is found in the tissue of humans and other animals. It plays important roles in cell membrane structure, certain hormones, and manufacturing vitamin D. Our livers procude all of the cholesterol that we need for the... Read >
Author: David Silva17th May 2006
High blood pressure and cholesterol levels are important factors that can have a significant impact on your overall health. Many people have blood pressure and cholesterol levels that are beyond the desired range. Such levels affect not only aspects of ... Read >
Author: Sue Taylor17th May 2006
Coronary heart disease and heart attack like heart infarction can in great extend be prevented by lifestyle measures.
THE DIRECT CAUSES OF HEART DISEASE
The direct causes of coronary heart disease and heart attack are factors like these:
- Nar... Read >
Author: Knut Holt07th May 2006
By atherosclerosis the inside of the arteries are thickened, hardened and stiffened, causing the space for blood flow to be narrowed or closed. This will decrease the oxygen supply to local or distant tissues.
The primary symptom of this is pain, poor... Read >
Author: Knut Holt03rd April 2006
Is red wine beneficial for health or a potent poison? In the old times Plato said that "nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the Gods to man." Nowadays research suggests that a glass of red wine each day may be providing you wi... Read >
Author: Alison White20th March 2006
Heart disease kills many people every year. One of the risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol. If you are diagnosed with heart disease, your doctor will undoubtedly prescribe a cholesterol-lowering drug and request that you follow a diet low i... Read >
Author: John Gibb21st February 2006
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is found in every cell of the body. It is involved in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and other tissues in the body. It also insulates nerves. Cholesterol is produced in t... Read >
Author: Lindsay Fox11th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
Many classify cholesterol as good and bad. This is not true. Cholesterol is simply cholesterol. When thinking of good and bad, many are referring to HDL's and LDL's. HDL refers to high density lipoprotein while LDL refers t... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen28th November 2005
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows "something" about it , but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something "bad" and "unwanted" that happens to old and overweight people.The facts show that about 20... Read >
Author: Richard Clement09th November 2005
Close to 107 million U.S. adults have cholesterol levels of 200 mg/dL or higher, a level that the American Heart Association says increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. At least 12 million of these people are taking statin drugs to... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily23rd September 2005
THE TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL
By John Jarmola
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that is found in all cells of the body. Your body needs some cholesterol to function and makes all the cholesterol it needs in order to keep... Read >
Author: John Jarmola07th September 2005
Ways To Keep It Low
These days we hear a lot of warnings about cholesterol, but the funny thing is, cholesterol isn't all bad. Your body produces it naturally and it performs some pretty vital jobs - helping to build new cells, as well as produce horm... Read >
Author: John Moore27th August 2005
The aim of this article is to open your eyes to the hazards of increment in cholesterol level in our body, the causes that instigate it and few well -known medicines that are efficient in curtailing the adverse effects of this rising cholesterol.
C... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta02nd August 2005
What is Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is an important part of cell membranes and is important to the structure and function of all of your body's cells. Liver makes about 80% of the cholesterol for your body. Animal products are the source for the r... Read >
Author: Ashley Green30th July 2005
Anti Oxidants:
Prevent the oxidation of cholesterol.
Example of Anti Oxidants;
CoenzymeQ10.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin C.
Vitamin E.
Bad Cholesterol:
See LDL.
Blood Cholesterol Report:
Getting a report is the only sure way of finding out if you hav... Read >
Author: Colin Beach31st May 2005
Everyone has heard of cholesterol!
It's a kind of bogeyman for adults, especially for those of us who enjoy cheese, deep fried foods, and everything smothered in butter or mayo!
We all know it as the symptom that sets off alarm bells.... the indic... Read >
Author: Jay Chatterjee
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