Cholesterol

Know Your Cholesterol Count


Too much cholesterol in your blood, organs and arteries increases your health risks. Here's what you need to know about it.

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Flaxseed May Lower Cholesterol


Researchers say a diet that includes one tablespoon daily of whole flaxseed or flaxseed oil is associated with lower cholesterol.

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Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk


Study: Men may be able to lower their risk of getting the most aggressive form of prostate cancer by keeping their cholesterol down.

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My doctor says I need to lower my cholesterol levels and that the best way to start is by improving my diet. Diets don't work for me. How can I make changes that will stick?

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Keep a record for three days of everything you eat, including one weekend day. Make note of what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat. Note ... Read More...
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Lifestyle Changes for High Cholesterol

Advice for controlling your cholesterol levels through healthy living.

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Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Cholesterol and Lifestyle

I understand that I should cut back on cholesterol-heavy foods. But are there any good cholesterol foods that I can eat to balance out my "bad" cholesterol cravings? Can I just cut out some and still enjoy others?
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