June 3, 2008
- Three Major Causes Of High Cholesterol That You Should Always Watch Out For
A lot of people do not really understand the causes of high cholesterol. Most people go through life not really caring much about getting enough exercise and eating a balanced diet. The fast food culture does not help either. Because fast foods are readily available and we do not have to go through the trouble [...]
June 2, 2008
- The Truth About Bad Cholesterol
Cholesterol gets so much bad press that it’s hard to believe that your body actually needs it. There are two kinds of cholesterol in your body, good cholesterol also known as HDL cholesterol, and bad cholesterol or LDL cholesterol. Cholesterol in your body is necessary to make hormones, vitamin D and bile salts.
The [...]
June 1, 2008
- Connections Between Zoloft And High Cholesterol
Pfizer introduced Sertraline hydrochloride, more commonly known commercially as Zoloft, in 1991. Although Zoloft is most commonly prescribed for people suffering from clinical depression, it has several other applications, including the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorders, social anxiety disorders and panic attacks in adults and children. By 2007, it had become the most prescribed [...]
April 22, 2008
- Cholesterol Help and Tips
If you have high cholesterol then there are many things you can do to lower it. There are many different medications designed for lowering your cholesterol and there are many things that you can do on your own to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
It is common for doctors to prescribe medications to patients with dangerously high [...]
October 27, 2007
- Cholesterol Test
The fried foods and meals thick with saturated fat content are just some of the things that can send cholesterol levels skyrocketing. In order to maintain your health, it is suggested to request a cholesterol test on your next visit to the doctor. While there are several different blood tests that measure the various types [...]
October 25, 2007
- Tips for Achieving Normal Cholesterol Levels
If you have recently found out that you have problems with high cholesterol, more than likely you are looking for ways that you can achieve normal cholesterol levels. While medications are sometimes used to lower cholesterol levels, it is much better if you can control your cholesterol without having to be on medication for the [...]
