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NAPS New cholesterol guidelines from the American Heart Association emphasize a personalized approach to preventing and treating high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. What Cholesterol Is Cholesterol is a waxy substance that your body makes to build cells. Too much can pose a problem. Extra cholesterol comes from foods including...
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BPT According to Podcast Insights, 73 million Americans listen to podcasts regularly, seven per week on average. You can find a podcast about virtually any subject that strikes your fancy, so if you’re looking for a new show to engage and delight you, there is no shortage of fun,...
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Trimmel Gomes Public News Service ARLINGTON, Va. — Research from the American Heart Association says cardiac mortality is highest during December and January. Doctors point to holiday stress and lack of exercise as contributing factors. And the researchers said people may delay seeking treatment when they’re busy with friends and family....
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NAPSI If you’re like most people, you’re familiar with LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein), particles in the blood that carry what is often referred to as “bad” and “good” cholesterol. There is, however, another lipoprotein particle you should be aware of: lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), which...