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The “HDL” in HDL Cholesterol stands for high-density lipoprotein. It’s one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (which enable fats to be carried in the blood stream). Other lipoproteins, in order of largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL. In healthy individuals, approximately thirty percent of blood...
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, or Ezetimibe, is an oral medication that is meant to help maintain high levels of cholesterol in the body. It can be used on its own or with other cholesterol medications known as statins. This medication works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that is being absorbed into...
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Hemophilia is a group of potentially life-threatening blood disorders that may cause patients to bleed excessively due to a lack of clotting. Uncontrollable bleeding caused by hemophilia can be life-threatening, especially when it occurs internally within the organs and joints. Most people with hemophilia can lead healthy, active lives while exercising caution...
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The High Cholesterol Problem: One of the most abundant substances in our body is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance responsible for producing hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids which assist the body in digesting fat. At times cholesterol can be helpful or harmful to the body. It all...
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Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. This condition sometimes develops when you don’t move for a long period of time, such as after surgery or an accident when you...
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There are millions of Americans living with unhealthy cholesterol levels. And sometimes, improving your diet and exercising regularly can fix the problem. Other times, however, it’s not enough and people have to be put on cholesterol medications. Problem solved? Definitely not. People can react poorly to cholesterol medications. The most...
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Hemophilia is a rare but potentially dangerous genetic condition in which a person’s blood cannot clot properly, possibly leading to uncontrolled bleeding either externally or internally. This occurs because patients with hemophilia do not produce clotting factors, which are a specific type of protein found in the blood that help...
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While you can deal with high cholesterol problems by using medication, making dietary changes to get your numbers in check is easier, less expensive, and better for your overall health. Here’s a look at 10 awesome foods that are good for high cholesterol. Chocolate Chocolate is a powerful antioxidant...
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain, but often occurs without any symptoms. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you’re...
The “HDL” in HDL Cholesterol stands for high-density lipoprotein. It’s one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (which enable fats to be carried in the blood stream). Other lipoproteins, in order of largest to smallest, are chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, and LDL. In healthy individuals, approximately thirty percent of blood...
, or Ezetimibe, is an oral medication that is meant to help maintain high levels of cholesterol in the body. It can be used on its own or with other cholesterol medications known as statins. This medication works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that is being absorbed into...
Hemophilia is a group of potentially life-threatening blood disorders that may cause patients to bleed excessively due to a lack of clotting. Uncontrollable bleeding caused by hemophilia can be life-threatening, especially when it occurs internally within the organs and joints. Most people with hemophilia can lead healthy, active lives while exercising caution...
The High Cholesterol Problem: One of the most abundant substances in our body is cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance responsible for producing hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids which assist the body in digesting fat. At times cholesterol can be helpful or harmful to the body. It all...
Deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in the legs. This condition sometimes develops when you don’t move for a long period of time, such as after surgery or an accident when you...
There are millions of Americans living with unhealthy cholesterol levels. And sometimes, improving your diet and exercising regularly can fix the problem. Other times, however, it’s not enough and people have to be put on cholesterol medications. Problem solved? Definitely not. People can react poorly to cholesterol medications. The most...
Hemophilia is a rare but potentially dangerous genetic condition in which a person’s blood cannot clot properly, possibly leading to uncontrolled bleeding either externally or internally. This occurs because patients with hemophilia do not produce clotting factors, which are a specific type of protein found in the blood that help...
While you can deal with high cholesterol problems by using medication, making dietary changes to get your numbers in check is easier, less expensive, and better for your overall health. Here’s a look at 10 awesome foods that are good for high cholesterol. Chocolate Chocolate is a powerful antioxidant...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs. Deep vein thrombosis can cause leg pain, but often occurs without any symptoms. Deep vein thrombosis can develop if you’re...