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A Cardiologist’s Guide to Smart Statin Use
Our holistic heart doc weighs in on the benefits and risks of using statins to lower blood cholesterol levels.
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The Sobering Connection Between Obesity and Heart Disease
New studies and research show how your weight plays a huge role in the health of your heart.
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6 Healthy Numbers You Need to Know
Take control of your health by learning these six numbers; they'll help with everything from losing weight to protecting your...
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5 Foods that Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Whittle your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, and keep your heart healthy with these amazing artery defenders.
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Bar Food That’s Good for Your Heart (Seriously!)
1. Choose tortilla chips Corn and tortilla chips may not sound heart-friendly, but a University of Alabama study found that
Eat for Better Cholesterol: 12 Essential Foods
1. Salmon, along with other fatty fish like mackerel, sardines, and tuna, contain omega-3 fatty acids. They help stabilize heart
30 Healthy Cholesterol Tips
Take control of your cholesterol with these easy tips.
The Path to a Healthy Heart
We’ve found the simplest, most powerful steps you can take — without adding more jobs to your to-do list or
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8 Superfoods for Fall
This year's harvest is a veritable medicine chest of benefits, and the foods are tasty as well. Take advantage of...
Heart Disease Risk Factor #1: Nitric Oxide
The same chemical responsible for men’s erections (and, indirectly, for the success of Viagra) also plays a vital role in
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What Exactly Is Cholesterol?
A substance your body can't live without