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High Cholesterol over a Long Period Increases Heart Disease Risk

| January 27, 2015 Comment

High Cholesterol over a Long Period Increases Heart Disease Risk – It’s important to mind what you eat in your 30s and 40s, as long-term exposure to high cholesterol levels can increase the risk of heart disease later in life. People aged 55 who had high cholesterol levels for 11 to 20 years had a […]

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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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