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Heart on EKG printout

Take our quick cholesterol quiz

by The Wellness Advisor on October 3, 2012 in General Wellness

When it comes to doing everything possible to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, you’re doing everything right … or are you? Perhaps. If you’ve already started exercising and eating more fresh vegetables, and you’ve even dropped a few pounds, congratulations! But there may be more that you can be doing. Take our five-question quiz to learn [...]

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arterial plaque

What’s really in arterial plaque, and why does it matter?

by The Wellness Advisor on July 19, 2012 in General Wellness

This is the first blog in a series we’re calling Pass Along Heart Health. Please use one of the buttons to share this important information, so that others may enjoy the benefits of a healthier heart now and long into the future! Medical science has advanced a long way from the days when we only [...]

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This Father’s Day, here are five gift ideas to help dad get healthier

by The Wellness Advisor on June 14, 2012 in Fitness, General Wellness

Your dad has dedicated his life to providing for his family but statistics show that he’s probably not as good at taking care of himself. The Centers for Disease Control reports that women are 100 percent more likely to go to their doctors for annual exams and preventive services than men. Even if dad feels [...]

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Controlling Cholesterol Naturally

Controlling Cholesterol Naturally

by Susan Buckley, RD and Richard E. Collins, MD on July 18, 2011 in 2011 Spring/Summer, General Wellness, Nutrition

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 100 million Americans have elevated cholesterol. And when the level of cholesterol exceeds 200 mg/dL, cholesterol becomes a significant risk factor for future heart disease. By controlling cholesterol—and especially LDL (low-density lipoprotein – “bad”) cholesterol—you can reduce your risk of future heart attacks and [...]

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