Category: Cholesterol Levels

Common Misconceptions about High Cholesterol

Despite all the health reports you see on the news, there are still a lot of myths and misconceptions that surround cholesterol. The topic conjures up a lot of fear and sometimes people can’t help but overreact. But it’s important … Continue reading →

Simvastatin 40 mg Side Effects And Uses

First of all, what is Simvastatin 40 mg and what does it do? Simvastatin 40 mg belongs to a class of drugs called statins. These drugs are essentially known as the anti-cholesterol or hypolipidemic drugs in that they lower special … Continue reading →

Stress, Anxiety and Cholesterol Levels

Cholesterol is a combination of lipid and steroid. It is an important part of the outer lining of cells, as it waterproofs the cell membranes in the body, and plays a vital role in the circulation of blood in humans. … Continue reading →

Monitor Your Cholesterol Now! (But Don’t Get Anxious About It)

Cholesterol is used by human bodies to make bile acids which are needed for food digestion. Cholesterol also plays a less well known but absolutely vital role in converting sunshine into Vitamin D. About 80% of cholesterol is produced by … Continue reading →

More Is Better? Not For Cholesterol

Cholesterol has long been associated with many heart-related diseases and disorders. But what is cholesterol? It is a fatty substance produced mainly by the liver but it can also be found in the various foods people eat. The body produces … Continue reading →

Alternative fat sources that are low in cholesterol

Most weight loss tips out there only exposes the negative side of fat and as a result some of us get carried away and reject fat entirely. This is one of the most common misconceptions in weight loss circles. Fat is … Continue reading →

High Blood Pressure Signs and Symptoms

Are you aware of what your blood pressure is? Or for that matter, what your family history regarding your blood pressure or heart disease is? Do you know how to tell if you are having blood pressure symptoms? If you … Continue reading →

High Cholesterol Levels and Associated Health Risks

We all know or have heard that high cholesterol levels cause atherosclerosis, which in turn leads to heart attacks, heart disease and stroke along with other vascular problems such as claudication (restriction of arteries to the legs) and other forms … Continue reading →

How Can I Lower Cholesterol?

Everyone seems to do more activities in a day than ever before. A result of this hectic way of living is we have too much junk food or snacks. When fat gets broken down by your liver, cholesterol is sometimes … Continue reading →

Which Diet Pills are Effective?

The first piece of advice you are likely to get from any medical professional related to reducing cholesterol levels is “lose weight”. It’s an absolute no-brainer – in most people, carrying excess weight increases cholesterol levels and is often the … Continue reading →