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… Condition Basics What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you have too much cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol is a …
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… may have a higher chance of having high cholesterol if he or she: Is overweight . Does … healthy foods. Has a family history of high cholesterol. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your …
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… to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be one of the things … Canadian Cardiovascular Society recommends a cholesterol test if you are 40 or older. Your …
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… 68a Nutrition series Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your … HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can …
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… Story Tony has done well with getting his cholesterol under control. And he's had a … a high risk for heart attack and that his cholesterol was high. So Tony, at the age of 55, started cholesterol medicine. "It was the fear that did …
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… Overview The goal in treating cholesterol is to lower your chance of having a … or a stroke. The goal is not to lower your cholesterol numbers alone. The following … is likely to recommend statins if: Your LDL cholesterol is 5.0 mmol/L or above. You have …
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… Overview Cholesterol (or lipid) problems are common in … is called peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Cholesterol problems may also develop if you … changes along with medicine can lower your cholesterol and your risk for heart attack and …
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… oil supplements. Related Information High Cholesterol High Triglycerides References … . Learn how we develop our content . … Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Eating Fish and … oil supplements. Related Information High Cholesterol High Triglycerides References …
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… healthier together. They both had high cholesterol and were overweight. They both … . … Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Improves Cholesterol … Linda's Story Linda's best friend … healthier together. They both had high cholesterol and were overweight. They both …
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… Actionset Overview Not all cholesterol is bad. HDL is called "good cholesterol," because it helps keep "bad" LDL cholesterol from building up in your arteries. …
