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Low cholesterol levels linked with increased risk of cancer, so is cholesterol reduction safe? by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 16 Sep 2008 6:56am When in comes to cholesterol levels, the mantra is usually ‘the lower the better’. The idea here is that the lower the level of cholesterol in our bloodstreams, the lower... if lower levels of cholesterol actually increased our risk of other important conditions? Might an increased risk of, say, cancer, offset any apparent advantages of low cholesterol Read on »

Cholesterol Levels Count in Kidney Disease Patients: Study by HealthFinder Posted Fri 24 Sep 2010 10:00am investigate the causes of low and high cholesterol levels in patients with chronic kidney disease, the study authors noted. "Whereas traditional risk factors such as elevated blood... take into account the presence of malnutrition and inflammation as they interpret blood cholesterol levels," Contreras concluded. The study findings were released online Sept Read on »

Cholesterol Levels Count in Kidney Disease Patients by Medline Plus Posted Fri 24 Sep 2010 2:00pm factors such as elevated blood cholesterol levels remain important, they appear to compete and interact with non-traditional risk factors such as malnutrition and inflammation. Doctors caring for CKD patients should take into account the presence of malnutrition and inflammation as they interpret blood cholesterol levels," Contreras concluded. The study Read on »

Women's Cholesterol Levels Vary with Phase of Menstrual Cycle by Medline Plus Posted Wed 11 Aug 2010 5:48am in estrogen levels. This natural variation, they suggest, might indicate a need to take into account the phases of a woman's monthly cycle before evaluating her cholesterol measures... to the NIHs National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, high blood cholesterol levels raise the risk for heart disease. ( http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/Hbc/HBC Read on »

10 Tips to reduce cholesterol levels. by Dr.Savitha Suri Posted Tue 18 May 2010 4:09am Increased cholesterol level in blood may cause erectile dysfunction and heart problems. Here are few tips to reduce blood cholesterol level. Before setting the target to reduce cholesterol consult your family physician. Doctors may recommend medications considering your family history, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure etc Read on »

Nuts in diet improve cholesterol levels by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 21 May 2010 12:00am with improvements in blood cholesterol levels, according to a pooled analysis of data from 25 trials reported in the May 10, 2010 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. “Dietary interventions to lower blood cholesterol concentrations and to modify blood lipoprotein levels are the cornerstone of prevention and treatment plans for coronary heart disease Read on »

Lowering Cholesterol Levels by Lucy J. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 04 Jun 2008 11:01pm the importance of doing something about it. Plant Sterol enriched margarine spreads can help reduce blood … Plant sterols can lower blood cholesterol levels by around 10%, depending on how much is consumed. A reduced blood cholesterol level is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. … Good results to lowering cholesterol levels Read on »

Lowering Cholesterol Levels by Lucy J. Patient Expert

Posted Sun 27 Dec 2009 8:38pm cholesterol levels by around 10%, depending on how much is consumed. A reduced blood cholesterol level is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. … Although... According to experts, people over the age of twenty should pay more attention to their cholesterol levels and steer clear of the “bad Read on »

On Site Health Fairs: Why Employees Should Know Their Cholesterol Levels by Fiona G. Healthy Living Professional

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Posted Tue 26 Aug 2008 4:30pm Blood cholesterol has a lot to do with the chances of getting heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the United States. Each year, more than a million American have heart attacks, and about a half million people die from heart disease. Save your company money by incorporating a health fair with cholesterol Read on »

Monounsaturated fatty acids in diet improve cholesterol levels by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 15 Nov 2010 12:00am dietary portfolio in patients with mild to moderate elevated cholesterol levels increased HDL by 12.5 percent and lowered LDL levels by 35 percent, according to a study published... cholesterol levels over the two month study period for participants. “The replacement of 13 percent of total calories from carbohydrate by monounsaturated fats in the dietary Read on »