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10 Foods That Raise Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a vital steroid lipid circulating in the blood. It keeps the cell membranes functional and acts as a source of vitamin D.
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5 unhealthy foods you should avoid at all costs
It’s no secret that unhealthy foods can wreak havoc on your health, but sometimes it’s hard to resist temptation. Here are 5 unhealthy foods you should avoid at all costs.
The Most Common Health Concerns For Seniors
People in America today can expect to live longer than they ever have before, so old age is inevitable for most. If you make it to 65, data from the Center for Disease Control suggests that, on average, you can live for another 19.3 years. Anyone who reaches this age and beyond can expect to spend considerable time and energy in managing chronic medical conditions to stay healthy and maintain a good quality of life.
How To Read Your Lipid Panel Results
Most people don’t think about their cholesterol levels until a doctor orders a lipid panel for them. There are no symptoms of having high ..
What Are Heart Palpitations & What Do They Mean?
You’re out living life. All of a sudden, your heart starts to speed up. It feels like it wants to re-enact that scene from the movie “Alie..
Heart Health Quiz
The staples of being heart healthy are not a mystery: eat better, exercise, don’t smoke, don’t drink too much. But, of course, that’s no..
Is Alcohol Good For You?
Is alcohol good for you, really? Really?! There have been studies that suggest it’s possible. How many of us have heard a glass of red win..
Cholesterol Quiz
Unlike our other quizzes, there’s so much information out there about cholesterol. This quiz should probably be easy-peasy. We expect to..
10 Preconditions At Risk For No Coverage
We don’t necessarily know what’s in the new health care bill yet, but the following is a list of diseases that are reported to be cons..
Essential Blood Tests Every Man Needs
Men don’t like going to the doctor. It’s really that simple. The reasons men don’t get medical tests range from “I don’t have insurance” t..