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High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What … What is high cholesterol? High cholesterol means that you have too … of cholesterol and fats in your blood. These include LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. High cholesterol levels don't cause …
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High Cholesterol: Making Lifestyle Changes 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. High levels of HDL (1.5 or above) are linked with a lower …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density
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… Tony's Story: Taking Medicine for High Cholesterol On this page: Tony's Story … About 2 years ago, Tony's doctor told him that he had a high risk for heart attack and that his cholesterol was …
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High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: Overview … promoting general health and treating conditions, such as high cholesterol. A dietitian can evaluate your diet and create a …
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… Bone Density On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is … about what you will do if the tests show that you have a high chance of getting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: Should I … diagnosis osteoporosis. Your chance of breaking a bone is higher than average. The more negative your T-score, the …
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… normally. Lipids include cholesterol , triglycerides , high-density lipoprotein (HDL) , and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) . …
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… your body. Triglyceride blood levels are usually elevated. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) blood level is usually low. These abnormal …
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… Low Bone Density On this page: What is low bone density? Low bone density (sometimes called osteopenia) refers to bone density
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Cholesterol in Children and Teens On this page: Overview … Overview A child may have a higher chance of having high cholesterol if he or she: Is … 2.8–3.3 High 5.2 or above 3.4 or above The goal numbers for HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides can depend on your …