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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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The 7 Health Benefits of Pumpkin You Don’t Know
Pumpkins are pretty prevalent in North American culture, especially this time of year. Linus waited on the appearance of the Great Pumpkin. Everything becomes some version of itself, but pumpkin-spiced! And what’s Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie? But besides being a marketing tool and a great dessert, there’s more to pumpkins than meets the eye! Let’s talk about seven health benefits of pumpkin, most of which you probably aren’t even aware of!
What to Eat for the Heart
Applying a more heart-healthy diet to your daily life can significantly improve your chances against heart attacks, strokes, and major cardiac abnormalities. Altering your diet with this quick list of heart health-maximizing foods can help you live life better.
Five Simple Cardio Workouts to Try at Home
Five Simple Cardio Workouts to Try at Home
When we say cardio workout, we automatically think of treadmills or elli..
Do Statins Cause ED?
Statins are used to control LDL Cholesterol in our bodies. They are effective, which is why cardiologists prescribe them for their patients at risk for heart attack, coronary heart disease, angina and stroke. Sometimes, however, they get prescribed to patients with a family history of the above conditions. An important note on statins is that while they reduce cholesterol being made by the body, they do NOT remove any blockages already in existence.
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 ..
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..