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High Cholesterol

by | Last updated Nov 10, 2016

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in every cell in the human body. It’s necessary to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances necessary for digestion. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, but it’s also found in many foods. For cholesterol... Read More

High Cholesterol Treatment

by | Last updated Nov 2, 2016

[col_one_half] Treatment for high cholesterol is not only about lowering cholesterol levels. Instead, it’s about reducing risk for heart disease if possible. General Measure: People who are at higher risk for heart disease are advised to follow some general measures... Read More

High Cholesterol Diagnosis

by | Last updated Nov 2, 2016

[col_one_half] When looking at cholesterol levels, the total HDL and LDL levels are all measured. They are best measured on an empty stomach, so people are usually told to stop eating and stop drinking anything except water for 12 hours before being tested (i.e.... Read More

High Cholesterol Causes and Risk Factors

by | Last updated Nov 2, 2016

[col_one_half] Some factors influencing high cholesterol levels are under an individual’s control, others are not. Factors a person can control include: Diet: Cholesterol is found in foods that come from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat and cheese, along... Read More

High Cholesterol Overview and Symptoms

by | Last updated Nov 2, 2016

[col_one_half] Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that’s found in every cell in the human body. It’s necessary to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances necessary for digestion. Your body makes all the cholesterol it needs, but it’s also... Read More

How Cholesterol Affects Fertility

by | Last updated Nov 2, 2016

The impact high cholesterol can have on your heart health is well-documented, however, a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) study shows it may even affect your ability to conceive. How High Cholesterol Impacts Fertility The recent study found that in couples... Read More

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