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Low-Cholesterol Party Dip Recipes
This article helps you plan a low-calorie, low-cholesterol party, starting with the appetizers. Four delicious low-cholesterol dips are featured.
Hormones May Play a Role in Parkinson's
Women who are fertile for more than 39 years and have natural menopause have a reduced risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study, while women with four or more pregnancies have a higher risk.
How to Lower Cholesterol With Fish
Fatty fish is a good source of protein, and it can reduce cholesterol because it's high in polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fish oils are rich with health properties that can help reduce blood pressure, decrease triglyceride levels, keep the heart running smoothly and reduce the
Magnet Treatment May Help Stroke Patients
Researchers in Egypt say a non-invasive type of brain stimulation involving magnets could be a useful treatment for patients partially paralyzed by stroke.
What Is a Normal Triglyceride Reading?
Triglycerides, what the body converts unused calories into, are stored in fat cells and released when the body needs energy. According to the American Heart Association, a normal triglyceride reading is less than 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).
What Causes Twitching When Sleeping?
Sleep twitching that disrupts your rest can reduce your energy level and throw your mood off-balance, while affecting your memory and creativity. Not all sleep twitches are the same, but most can be treated. It is important to determine the type of twitches you are having in order to find a solution
Controlling an Adrenaline Rush
Adrenaline rushes are thought to be leftover from the evolution of our "fight or flight" response. Even though they may be somewhat natural, however, adrenaline rushes can still be unpleasant. While they are sometimes unavoidable, there are ways of controlling and stopping an adrenaline rush while i
Drug Discontinuation and Temporary Pacemaker for AV Block
To what extent does drug discontinuation abolish the need for permanent pacemaker implantation?
What Produces LDL Cholesterol?
LDL cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, the former of which affected more than 26 million Americans in 2008, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In order to make sure you stay at healthy cholesterol levels, you need to know where it comes from.
How do I Lower BP & Cholesterol Naturally?
Maintaining a healthy blood pressure and cholesterol level protects your heart and wards off complications such as heart disease and stroke. Lifestyle and dietary habits can have a negative impact on your blood pressure and cholesterol. Yet, there are simple ways to improve your health and maintain
Pharmacological Options for Orthostatic Hypotension in Older Adults
Solving this common problem requires understanding the underlying pathophysiology and knowing which drugs can be prescribed and which ones should be withdrawn.
Preparation H as an Eye Cream
Preparation H has been called a beauty secret and a product the modeling industry uses in order to reduce wrinkles and beautify the eye area. And while some Hollywood celebrities have claimed to use it as a beauty enhancer, no scientific study has ever proven that it really works.
Macrophages
Macrophages defend the body against foreign cells, like bacteria. They can also contribute to the formation of atherosclerosis, along with high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels.
Should I Take One Low Dose Aspirin a Day?
Aspirin may do more damage than good.medication image by Mats Tooming from Fotolia.comMay Lower Risk of Repeat Heart Attack or StrokeAspirin acts as a blood thinner and prevents clots that lead to certain types of heart attacks and strokes. Doctors recommend a daily dose of aspirin to...
How Are Cholesterol Tests Done?
The American Heart Association recommends cholesterol testing every five years for adults over the age of 20. The test requires a blood sample and uses information stored in proteins to measure your cholesterol levels.
Some Antidepressants May Raise Stroke Risk
Some antidepressants are linked to a slight increased risk of bleeding stroke, according to a new analysis.
How to Reduce Fatty Foods
Cutting the fat out of decadent recipes is easy with simple fat substitutions such as applesauce, low fat yogurt, beans and bananas instead of butter and oil in baking. You can also broil instead of fry meats, and sautee vegetables in water, vinegar or broth instead of frying in oil and butter.
Endogenous Cholesterol
Endogenous cholesterol is cholesterol that is made of inside the body. Endogenous cholesterol is made by the liver in the body, which is used for many biological processes, such as lining nerves, serving as a precursor for other hormones and providing cellular structure.
How to Combine Calcium Channel Blockers
Physicians prescribe calcium channel blockers to treat high blood pressure, angina pectoris (chest pain caused by lack of blood flow to the heart,) and abnormal heart rhythms. Calcium channel blockers slow the absorption of calcium into the heart and blood vessel cells, which makes the vessels relax