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Controlling Cholesterol
Looking to protect your heart health? Check out these five tips for managing your cholesterol.
5 Foods That Can Lower Cholesterol
There are some things about our health that we can't control, but if you take control of your diet, you can control more health factors than you might think — including your cholesterol.
New Rx May Lower Cholesterol in 2 Doses Per Year
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication to lower cholesterol in just two doses per year.
How Walnuts Could Affect Weight Loss
Looking to lose weight? You may want to try going a little nuts.
Atrial Fibrillation: What Women Need to Know
Heart rhythm disorders affect more than 2 million Americans. The most common of these disorders is atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and it may affect women differently than men.
Supplements Lowered Bad Cholesterol in Older Women
Could taking supplements possibly help women improve their health? A new study looked at the effects of supplements on 'bad' cholesterol.
Benefits of Regular Physical Activity
There are many health benefits to being a physically active person. Here’s a list from what you might gain from developing an exercise routine.
Beer: The Health Benefits and Consequences
Many Americans enjoy their alcohol, spending close to $99 billion every year on beer alone. Here’s a list of potential health benefits and consequences of beer consumption.
How Women's Hearts Respond to Statins
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women, and statins are one of the most common methods for preventing it. However, not many women-specific studies on statins exist.
Women’s Cancer Linked to Cholesterol Problems
You may already know that high overall cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. What you might not know is that survivors of some cancers may be more prone to having high amounts of fat in their blood.