Articles Related to: Cardiovascular Disease

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 →

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 →

Fight Aging with Three Effective Supplements

Fighting the effects of old age is for many a highly desirable goal and has consequently led to all kinds of hyped up claims from supplement makers. Many of these supplements simply do not help at all and some might … Continue reading →

3 Supplements for Cardiovascular Health

Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the modern Western world. There are many reasons for this, not least the high rates of obesity and low levels of activity. The only way to a healthy cardiovascular system is to … Continue reading →

Understand What Your Cholesterol Levels Are Telling You

So you’ve tested your cholesterol levels but what exactly do those numbers mean and what are HDL and LDL cholesterol and why is the ratio between them important? First things first. High cholesterol (or hypercholesterolemia to use its medical name) … Continue reading →

The Importance of Testing Cholesterol Levels

So why does it actually matter whether or not you know what your cholesterol levels are? The simple and straightforward answer is that blood cholesterol levels can determine both how long and how well you will live. In other words, … Continue reading →