Cholesterol

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Lower Cholesterol Readings Among Adults

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

October 17, 2012

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Cholesterol tests show decline with increased use of statins

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Who Should NOT Take Statins

By: Celeste Perron

January 20, 2011

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If you're not taking a statin drug already, it's pretty likely that a doctor will try to prescribe you one soon—at least 12 million Americans currently take one of these cholesterol-lowering medications. Statins reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke for certain groups of people, so medical authorities say that they can be hugely beneficial.

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Do You Take Statins?

By: Celeste Perron

October 6, 2010

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Statin drugs, low cholesterol might not save lives

There's a good chance that you have been diagnosed with "high" cholesterol, or that you will be soon—between 30 and 40% of American adults have LDL cholesterol of 130 or higher, and women usually experience a spike after menopause. And when that diagnosis comes, most doctors will pull out a prescription pad to get you started taking one of the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. In general, the medical community seems to love these drugs.

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Exercising Your Way to Good Cholesterol

By: Beth Baker

August 20, 2010

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Along with quitting smoking and eating a heart-healthy diet, exercise is a cornerstone of good health. It can even help lower your bad cholesterol and boost your good cholesterol.

A study from researchers at University of Nevada Las Vegas of a group of middle-aged and older men found that a long-term commitment to exercise — 20 years to be exact — greatly reduced their risk of coronary heart disease. According to a news release,

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Our Cholesterol: Are We What We Eat?

By: Beth Baker

August 16, 2010

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If you've got high cholesterol, it's important to understand what's bad for you to eat — and know what you can take in to boost your good cholesterol.

There are two types of cholesterol: low-density lipoprotein (LDL,) the bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the good.

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You Want Sex, He Doesn't--Or Vice Versa

By: Karen Springen

August 5, 2010

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Your kids are out of the house—or at least less likely to be barging into your room at all hours. You're no longer worried about pregnancy. Talk about perfect conditions for romance, right? Not necessarily. You and your partner may suffer from incompatible sex drives. Here are some steps to take:

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What You Need to Know About Good and Bad Cholesterol

By: Barbara Kantrowitz

July 22, 2010

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When we were in our 20s, we never worried about things like cholesterol. But now, we're extremely familiar not only with cholesterol but also the fine print. When we get annual physicals, the cholesterol numbers consist of four figures: total cholesterol and its component parts, Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and trigycerides (basically fats).