Tag Archives: Cholesterol

The inner walls of the heart’s arteries become lined with substances like cholesterol etc leading to coronary artery disease. The accumulation of fat reduces the amount of blood flow that could travel through the arteries, eventually stopping the blood supply to the heart muscle. This condition will result in heart attacks …

Many people around the world suffer from high blood pressure without even being aware of the fact that they suffer from it. High blood pressure is fairly common among today’s adults and is a dangerous problem because not much heed is paid to the ill effects of high blood pressure. …

There can be several high cholesterol causes and reasons but genetic factors often play a crucial role in triggering the overproduction of cholesterol in the body. Most of the time unhealthy diets and lifestyles are often held responsible for high cholesterol levels. These days many people lead a sedentary lifestyle …

Cholesterol is often called –‘the curse of affluent societies ‘. Progress has given us industrialization, untold wealth together with hypertension, cholesterol, and heart attacks. Now, what is cholesterol?   It is a molecule built around the cyclopentanone phenanthrene backbone and is an integral part of human cell membranes and human steroid …

Heart attack and cardiac disease are the banes of industrialized societies. More the wealth that is generated by these economic powerhouses more is its mortality count due to the fall out of ischemic heart disease. The offending agent responsible for this calamity is always cited as high levels of cholesterol. …

Reasons and solutions for high cholesterol are always being sought today, especially in western industrialized societies reeling under the pressure of a high degree of obesity and heart disease in their population. Millions of dollars are spent annually to seek the reasons and solutions for high cholesterol Cholesterol is a …

You can lower your cholesterol by including certain foods in your diet. These foods include oat, fish having omega 3, nuts, foods fortified with plant sterols, and soy. Studies show that these foods can lower your cholesterol. These foods can be included in your diet for consumption on a regular basis. Soluble fiber …

A cholesterol-lowering diet is ideal for a large number of people but it is largely recommended for those who are on the brink of contracting heart disease or who have high cholesterols and have been warned by their doctors. A number of anti-biotics, as well as drugs, are available that …