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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 →

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 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 →

5 Ways You Can Lower Your Cholesterol

That will never be me. Is that what you think when it comes to hearing about those individuals who have high cholesterol? Well, the chances of it being you are greater than you think. Doctors recommend that individuals over twenty … Continue reading →

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The Cardiovascular Benefits of Fish Oil

There are a number of health benefits of fish oil due to its content of Omega 3 fatty acids. This type of acid is found in certain types of micro algae. When fish eat these micro algae, the acid is … Continue reading →

How to Lower High Cholesterol

High levels of cholesterol usually increase your risk of developing heart diseases and having heart attacks. Medications are one of the things that would effectively reduce your cholesterol but if you want to lower cholesterol through proper diet and a … Continue reading →

How Cholesterol Builds Up In Arteries

Most people realize that cholesterol accumulation in the arteries is a bad thing and that preventing plaque buildup from occurring in the first place means an overall improvement in your health. In fact cholesterol buildup is actually associated with many … Continue reading →