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Understanding Cholesterol Basics

Understanding Cholesterol Basics

| August 20, 2014 Comment

Understanding Cholesterol Basics – Understanding cholesterol basics can help you avoid serious health conditions. Find out more information about cholesterol by watching this video. Expert: Michael Farkouh, M.D. Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Assoc. Professor of Cardiology Transcript Cholesterol is a fatty substance found among the lipids in the bloodstream and in cells throughout the body. […]

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Don’t Fall Prey to the Sitting Disease

| July 20, 2014 Comment

Don’t fall prey to the sitting disease, health experts warn. Sitting for too long and for too many hours can be dangerous to your health. A new study shows that 34 diseases and health conditions have been linked to excessive sitting, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cognitive decline, disability in people over 60, and cancer, […]

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Malnourished Children More Prone to BP Later

| July 2, 2014 Comment

New research shows that malnourished children may be more prone to high blood pressure later in life. Lack of nutrition during the first five years can affect the development of heart and blood flow in adulthood. Hypertension can lead to heart disease and stroke. The study looked at 116 adults in Jamaica who were malnourished […]

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FDA Preparing Guidelines on Sodium for Food Companies

| June 18, 2014 Comment

The US federal Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing guidelines on sodium for food companies and restaurants, in an effort to make their foods less salty and prevent health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. According to FDA officials, the current levels of sodium in food is very high, and they can make […]

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