There's "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol. A lot of HDL cholesterol (the good kind) can have a protective effect. Too much LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) and you could be at risk for heart attack and stroke. All the more reason to get frequent tests, and keep those levels in check with diet and medication, if necessary. Bookmark this page to keep these WisdomCards at your fingertips.
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Alternative and Holistic Care
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- Large Breakfast Key to Weight Loss
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- The Never Ending Diet War
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- Triglycerides
- Unhealthy Diet During Pregnancy May Have Long-Term Health Impact on Child
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Drugs and Medications
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- New York Times Report on Zetia
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- Obese Children Candidates for Cholesterol Drug
- Pravachol
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- Rilpivirine
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- Statins and Heart Attack Risk
- Tenuate
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Fitness and Exercise
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- How to Lose Ten Pounds Fast
- Obese People Aren't Always Unhealthy
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