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… Doctors use different guidelines to decide when a person should have a cholesterol test. A cholesterol test can be …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … can help find some prostate cancers early, when the cancer may be easier to treat.A large … efforts on controlling my blood pressure and cholesterol because I know that treating those …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … Meniscus Tear: Should I Have a Diagnostic Test (MRI or Arthroscopy)? 1 Get the Facts 2 … while the knee is bent. These tears can occur when you lift something heavy or play sports. …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … to your doctor about your risk factors and when to start bone density screening. The FRAX …
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… Condition Basics What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you have too much cholesterol in your blood. … can widen so that more blood can flow through when needed, such as during activity. When …
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… Overview When you are living with health problems, … When you're active, you are less likely to have problems caused by diabetes , heart … and anxiety. Helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol. Lowers your risk for heart attack …
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… 68a Nutrition Series Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your … instead of butter, lard or hard margarine when you cook Replace butter with olive oil … soybeans to stir fries, casseroles or salads Have steamed edamame (young soybeans) as a …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … angina. This means you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. Have already … and medicines to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. You also take medicine to relieve …
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… Andy's Story Two years ago, when his doctor told him he had type 2 … who has diabetes is different. You just have to find out what works for you, and stay with it." Test, don't guess He started using his blood …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … angina means that you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. You probably … take medicines to prevent blood clots, lower cholesterol, and manage blood pressure. A …
