O colesterol alto é uma epidemia causada por maus hábitos alimentares e estresse. Pode fazer com que depósitos de gordura se acumulem nas artérias e vasos sanguíneos, o que restringe o movimento do sangue, causando pressão alta e pode levar a doenças cardíacas coronárias, que podem ser precursoras de ataques cardíacos ou derrames. A lipoproteína […]
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Cholesterol is a substance in our body that has been talked about in such a negative way that many of us have forgotten that it actually serves a positive purpose. Let’s take a look at 10 common myths and misconceptions about cholesterol.
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High cholesterol is a major risk factor for some of the western world’s biggest killers, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 38 percent of adults in the United States have high cholesterol. As high cholesterol does not cause any symptoms, many of Americans don’t […]
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Nearly 40-percent of American adults have high cholesterol! Here’s an explainer on cholesterol and how you can raise your good HDL levels.
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Roughly 28.5 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol. One way to help lower cholesterol is with pharmaceutical aid in the form of statins. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the potential side effects? Let’s find out!
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High levels of triglycerides can increase your risk for heart disease. This is why it’s so important to get your levels in check. Let’s take a look at what exactly triglycerides are, how they impact your health, and foods to naturally lower triglycerides.
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