Why it's so important to manage your cholesterol levels.
How Health Conditions Affect Cholesterol
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you stub your toe, you can feel it in your cheekbones or some other awkward place in your body? Ever wonder why that happens? Well, the body's many tissues, organs, systems and processes are closely connected, and when there's a problem in one area or function of the body, many others may also be affected. This also applies to cholesterol. When a health condition affects the way the body processes cholesterol, it begins to build up in the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- If your doctor diagnosed you with high cholesterol, he probably told you to change your diet. That doesn't mean going on a diet for a weight loss quick-fix; it means changing the way you buy, cook, and eat food.
What a Heart-Healthy Diet Means
A cholesterol-lowering diet isn't just about what foods you shouldn't eat — it includes foods that you should. The American Heart Association and the National Heart
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Cholesterol is a substance that is similar to fat. It can be found in the cell membranes of all body tissues and is transported through the blood plasma. There is "bad cholesterol" and "good cholesterol" in the human body, and both of them are cholesterol carriers. "Bad" cholesterol carriers are low-density lipoprotein or LDL and deposit cholesterol in the artery walls, thus thickening them-a key cause of heart disease. "Good" cholesterol carriers are high-density
(BlackDoctor.org) -- You may want to schedule a few appointments with a registered dietitian, to get some sound advice about how to shape up your eating habits, according to a new national study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers.
Not only are you likely to lower your cholesterol levels, you may be able to avoid having to take cholesterol medication, or having to increase your dose if you're already taking one. And you'll probably lose weight in the process, which also helps
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(BlackDoctor.org) -- Have you ever noticed that sometimes when you stub your toe, you can feel it in your cheekbones or some other awkward place in your body? Ever wonder why that happens? Well, the body's many tissues, organs, systems and processes are closely connected, and when there's a problem in one area or function of the body, many others may also be affected. This also applies to cholesterol. When a health condition affects the way the body processes cholesterol, it begins to build up in the
(BlackDoctor.org) -- If your doctor diagnosed you with high cholesterol, he probably told you to change your diet. That doesn't mean going on a diet for a weight loss quick-fix; it means changing the way you buy, cook, and eat food.
(BlackDoctor.org) -- Cholesterol is a substance that is similar to fat. It can be found in the cell membranes of all body tissues and is transported through the blood plasma. There is "bad cholesterol" and "good cholesterol" in the human body, and both of them are cholesterol carriers. "Bad" cholesterol carriers are low-density lipoprotein or LDL and deposit cholesterol in the artery walls, thus thickening them-a key cause of heart disease. "Good" cholesterol carriers are high-density
(BlackDoctor.org) -- You may want to schedule a few appointments with a registered dietitian, to get some sound advice about how to shape up your eating habits, according to a new national study led by University of Michigan Health System researchers.