Cholesterol is basically fat floating around in the blood. Because fat cannot dissolve in the blood, special proteins called lipoproteins, escort them through the bloodstream. The cholesterol carried on low density lipoproteins (LDL) is often called bad cholesterol and high density lipoproteins (HDL) is often referred to as good cholesterol.
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So what is cholesterol? It is a soft, fatty substance that is found in the bloodstream and in the body’s cells. Your body and food are the two main places that it comes from. About 75 percent of blood cholesterol comes from the liver and other cells in the body. 25 percent comes from the food that you eat.
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Every single part of our body compliments each other in order to perform one bodily function perfectly or as it may seem. If one of those body parts become erratic and malfunctions, all other body parts that has direct connection with it could break down as well, and the domino effect continues.
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For many of us in America, as we get to midlife and beyond, lowering triglycerides becomes a concern that we need to address. Triglycerides are a type of fat that begins to accumulate in many individuals bodies. If you are noticing fat developing around your midsection, you are noticing an accumulation of triglycerides.
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Knowing the list of heart diseases will help every individual to fight any heart disease that may occur with time. Heart diseases generally arise from the malfunction or inefficiency of the systems or organs of the body such as the circulatory system, respiratory, digestive, renal systems of the body. Heart disease is associated with the supply or drainage of blood from the heart.
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Most individuals are aware that there are natural ways to reduce high cholesterol. But did you know that the best way to lower cholesterol is more effective than the statin medications that are on the market today? Let’s take a look at why this is true.
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The chances are better than average that if you are reading this article you are in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or maybe even a seasoned citizen ready for a new challenge. You likely are not a teen, after all you probably remember rolling your eyes in those teenage years when your parents mentioned healthy food choices.
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I have worked in Cardiology for 20 years and have learned a lot of useful information. I would like to share with readers who are interested in having a better quality of life as well as a longer life.
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73,600,000 Americans have High Blood Pressure.41,900,000 of them are estimated to be age 59 or younger. High blood pressure (HBP) is Defined as systolic pressure 140 mm Hg or greater and/or diastolic pressure 90 mm Hg or greater. High blood pressure is a serious health concern that can cause heart disease and increase your risk of having a stroke.
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A coronary or heart disease happens because of some factors. These can be attributed to lifestyle, hereditary and medical reasons. Except for hereditary reasons, you can be in control of your heart situation and you can either make the condition better or worse. If you are interested in making your situation improve, it is important to first be aware of the coronary disease risk factors.
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