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Cholesterol Is the Key to New Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers around the world have been trying for decades to find a way to fight this terrible disease, which affects more than 5.5 million people in the United States alone. Gregory Thatcher, profe...

#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol#alzheimer disease#heart#vessels

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How Old Are Your Blood Vessels?

Until now, it was widely believed that old age is the primary factor for the decrease in elasticity of blood vessels and...

#vessels# blood#blood clotting#blood pressure#blood biochemistry#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol#glucose

What Is a Lipid Profile Test?

Why is it important to know the ratio of "bad" and "good" cholesterol in the body? What is the atherogenicity index? Can a blood test help predict a heart attack? The answer to all of these questions can be found in the lipid profile.

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The Unhealthiest Foods for the Heart

Heart attack is one of the most common causes of death on the planet. If you want to live a long and active life, help your heart by giving up the following foods.

#bad cholesterol#lipid profile#non-alcoholic fatty liver disease#healthy eating

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How to Take a Cholesterol Test Correctly

What is difficult about taking a cholesterol test? You just need to get labs done and receive the result a day later. In general, the test works that way, yet there are nuances to understand.

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The Ideal Diet When You Have High Cholesterol

You cannot use only dieting to normalize cholesterol levels, but you can lower them. If you are a lover of meat and swee...

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How to Lower Cholesterol Without Pills

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There are two ways to reduce blood cholesterol levels: medications and lifestyle changes. Oftentimes, lifestyle changes are enough on their own.

#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol#omega-3# niacin#healthy eating

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5 Cholesterol Myths Proven Wrong by Doctors

Cholesterol… when people hear this word, they get goosebumps and their blood grows cold. Everyone believes cholesterol is very harmful, although few of us have a clear idea of what it actually is. Today we will try to disprove several myths...

#heart#atherosclerosis#vessels#good cholesterol#bad cholesterol#nutrition

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Can a Diet Lower Cholesterol?

According to international cardiac guidelines, one of the primary cholesterol-lowering measures is a dietary adjustment. What to eat and what not to eat? It is a question...

#lipid profile#good cholesterol#bad cholesterol#vessels#heart#nutrition#diet

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Do I Need To Take Statins To Lower Cholesterol?

"I have high cholesterol, do I need to take statins?" is a question that patients often ask their doctors. The answer is complex, so let’s explore it in detail.

#heart#blood clotting#blood pressure#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol

Oct 28, 2025

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Side Effects: What You Need to Know When Taking Statins

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Dr. Mary

Cardiologist

Side Effects: What You Need to Know When Taking Statins

Statins are necessary for some cardiovascular issues. Unfortunately, however, these drugs have side effects that you nee...

#cardiovascular system#heart attack#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol

When Fatty Foods Can Be Good For You

The words "fatty food" scare many people. There is even a belief that excluding fat from the diet is necessary to avoid health problems completely. But not all fats are harmful, and some are even necessary.

#healthy eating#bad cholesterol#good cholesterol#atherosclerosis#omega-3

Oct 28, 2025

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