Cholesterol: Symptoms
Turn Back the Clock on Atherosclerosis
11/03/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityPeople with high blood pressure are at increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease. These complications can be reduced by lowering…
Should You Have an Exercise Stress Test?
10/06/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityShould a healthy person with no risk factors or symptoms of heart disease get an exercise stress test? It depends.
Cardiovascular Disease Around the World
10/03/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityIn North America, 37 percent are obese and 5.8 percent are morbidly obese, much higher proportions than in other regions of the world.
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When High Cholesterol Is Inherited
09/28/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityYou've tried everything to lower your high cholesterol, including eating a diet low in saturated fats, exercising regularly, and increasing your fiber…
High Cholesterol: Is Your Thyroid to Blame?
09/19/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityBecause an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) is the most common treatable cause of elevated cholesterol, it is always a good idea to test for…
When Your Kids Have High Cholesterol
09/08/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityDid you know that even children have been found to have atherosclerosis?
Your Brother's Heart Problems May Be Yours, Too
08/22/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe study found that premature coronary disease in a sibling represented a greater risk for coronary disease than premature disease in parents.
Just One Fatty Meal Can Hurt Your Heart
08/18/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe results do reinforce the conclusion that the risk of atherosclerosis is increased by saturated fats and diminished when polyunsaturated…
Can CT Replace Coronary Angiography?
08/15/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityThe problem now is to decide who should undergo 64-slice CT, and there is concern that it will be overused.
Risk Factors Dictate Suggested Cholesterol Levels
08/04/06, Johns Hopkins UniversityRisk factors for heart disease, some of which are modifiable, are cigarette smoking, low HDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, and a family history of…
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What Is Cholesterol?
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True Life Story: Cholesterol In The Family
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Cholesterol: Eat Right Part 1
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Provided by: RealAgeNov 5, 2009Piling your favorite sandwich fixings on the right kind of bread could mean healthier blood pressure. The right choice? One hundred percent whole-grain.
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