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Cholesterol

Cholesterol Levels: How Do Your Numbers Compare?

Understanding Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol Levels What do your numbers really mean? High blood cholesterol is diagnosed by checking levels of cholesterol in your blood. It is best to have a blood test called a lipoprotein... Read Article »

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Heart Disease

Heart Disease

Heart Disease

Understanding Heart Disease Why Should You Care? If you’re like many people, you may think of heart disease as a problem that happens to other folks. “I feel fine,” you... Read Article »

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Hypertension

Understanding High Blood Pressure

Understanding High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure Explained What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure,... Read Article »

Heart Health Information

Mindless Eating That Packs Pounds

Mindless Eating That Packs Pounds

Hidden Persuaders People seem to gain weight easily but have a hard time taking it off. Americans are continuing to get heavier, increasing the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes, heart disease,... Read Article »

Overweight & Obesity: Explained

Overweight & Obesity: Explained

What Are Overweight and Obesity? The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to a person’s overall body weight and where the extra weight comes from. Overweight... Read Article »

Give Yourself A Little TLC: The TLC Diet

Give Yourself Some TLC: The TLC Diet

Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet – TLC Diet Setting Your Diet, Weight and Lifestyle Goals The main goal in treating high cholesterol is to lower your LDL level.... Read Article »

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