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Las mujeres y el colesterol
Conozca por qué las mujeres tienden a tener un HDL más alto ( El estrógeno, una hormona sexual femenina, tiende a elevar el colesterol HDL. Por regla general, las mujeres tienen niveles de colesterol HDL (bueno) más altos que los de los hombres. ...More…
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Small percentages of U.S. adolescents need ...
American Heart — Small percentages of U.S. adolescents need cholesterol-lowering drugs DALLAS, Feb. 16, 2009 - While some experts have recently recommended more aggressive cholesterol screening in childhood, less than 1 percent of adolescents 12-17- years-old may ...More…
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National Lipid Association: Test Your Lipid IQ
If your lipids aren't at healthy levels, there are many things you can do to improve them. Click here to learn about healthy changes you can make. Heart disease, which includes heart attack and stroke, is the number one cause of death for ...More…
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Cholesterol,Triglycerides, and Diabetes
American Diabetes Association — LDL cholesterol is sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. It can narrow or block your blood vessels. Narrowed vessels can raise your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Keeping your LDL cholesterol low protects your heart Cholesterol is a type of fat ...More…
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Get Your Cholesterol Checked
Add one of the top 5 foods to lower your cholesterol to your grocery list. Watch this short presentation about managing your cholesterol. Send an e-card to encourage a friend or family member to stay healthy. Learn how cholesterol is linked to ...More…
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New analysis estimates numbers of older U.S. adults who ...
American Heart — New analysis estimates numbers of older U.S. adults who may benefit from statin therapy DALLAS, Jan. 14, 2009 - Researchers estimate more than 11 million older Americans may be newly eligible for statin therapy if findings from a recently ...More…
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American Heart Association Comment on SEAS trial of ...
American Heart — In the SEAS study results, researchers found that while the drug did significantly reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol), it did not affect the progression of aortic stenosis - a narrowing of the valve that lets blood exit from the ...More…
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The Better Fats Sisters
American Heart Association — These ladies are charmers in their own way -- they look out for you and your heart. The sisters love it when you cook with the foods they're in, and they've got lots of great tips to share. Unlike their devious Bad Fats Brothers, they'll tell ...More…
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The Bad Fats Brothers
American Heart Association — They're a charming pair, Sat and Trans. But that doesn't mean they make good friends. Read on to learn how they clog arteries and break hearts -- and how to limit your time with them by avoiding the foods they're in. The Bad Fats Brothers- Sat ...More…
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Note to Correspondents
Food & Drug Administration — FDA Issues Update to Safety Review on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today reaffirmed its position that elevated amounts of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad cholesterol," are a risk factor for ...More…
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Dietary Fat and Cholesterol
Young Women's Health — Cholesterol is a fatlike substance that is found in animal products and is also made in your liver. Your body needs cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D (which is important for healthy bones), and bile (which helps your body use dietary fat). ...More…
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Aquí hay algunas maneras para hacer sándwiches saludables:
Family Doctor — El colesterol alto, también llamado hipercolesterolemia es un nivel no saludable de colesterol en la sangre. Tener niveles altos de colesterol puede causar problemas de corazón cuando su niño crece. Pero existen cambios que usted puede hacer en ...More…