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Cholesterol, a waxy, fat-like substance, is important for you body, but too much in your blood can form plaques that sticks to artery walls and narrow or block your arteries increasing your risk of heart disease. Discuss topics including cholesterol’s link to heart disease, how to maintain a low cholesterol diet, and treatment methods for lowering your cholesterol.
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Anyone else have Metabolic Syndrome?

BCKR2015External User
I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high insulin. I have PCOS ...
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Is it better to take a statin at night before bed?

SDeVolExternal User
I've been on a statin drug for about a year and it has been effective. Someone said it is better to take this drug at night. I've been ...
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What is safest way to lose 10 lbs?

JleggeExternal User
Placed on statin, need to lose weight
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Need quick dinner ideas to lower Cholesterol

AH_78211875984798717_48_14External User
Taking Cholesterol meds, but need ideas to dinner
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Is cholesterol medicine only taken at night time?

merchantkaExternal User
I was advised to take it at night by my doctor.
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Non Statin Drugs with good results?

ireland1
I have been taking two different statin drugs that have resulted in horrible muscle pain. Can anyone suggest a Non Statin drug that has ...
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Has any one tried a natural way to control your high cholesterol?

AH_112468055229606597_374_14External User
I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and given medication for it. There are side affects with this med. and would like to approach...
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How can you lower your Cholesterol?

UplitedExternal User
What food you can eat to lower cholesterol. What herbs pill you can take?
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Are apples good to eat for a healthly heart?

MCosbyExternal User
What is the number one food item to eat for a healthy heart?
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How can I control my bad eating habit?

AH_3596421853559250304_902_14External User
I exercise couple times a week, but could not lose weight because I can't control my meal potion
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Once you have started taking cholestrol medicine can you ever stop?

AH_4605561946646346961_450_14External User
Since taking med and watching diet my cholesterol has come down a lot and I just was wondering if you have to continue taking meds if y...
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what is the best way to lose weight for me, I'm 52 years old.

letzam1External User
Need to drop 40 lbs.
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How can you eliminate cholestrol build up?

AH_2111510355904503984_439_14External User
As you age cholesterol is surely building up in our veins. What measures can you take to get rid of the build up?
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Once on a statin is it best to remain on it for life?

JohnnysdearExternal User
When I first started Lipitor my cholesterol came down right away. My GP didn't want me to stop taking it. He says there are advantages ...
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Are almonds used to lower cholesterol

ayla78External User
Just wondering
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Wkat is the best way to remove cholesterol from veins?

Lakeside0612External User
Cholesterol has built up over time, how can it be safely removed?
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What is an example of a low cholesterol breakfast?

StateGoalExternal User
Looking for fresh ideas for breakfast. Getting board with current breakfast.
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wants a good snack fiir someone with high cholesterol

Rickyt15External User
need good snack ides
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Cholesterol

kennyGolll
Hi there, a normal routine check up in december showed my cholesterol level to be 188, but an increase in my blood sugar, so i decided to...
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Atorvastatin side effects

mandjstins
57 Male never on medication and gym rat. I have been on Atorvastatin 40mg since middle of March. It was prescribed by my cardiologist for...
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