Understanding your cholesterol numbers
If you’re over 40, your doctor has probably told you to have your cholesterol levels checked annually and to keep an eye on your HDL and LDL.
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'Know Your Numbers' about cholesterol
HDL? LDL? If those letters seem like alphabet soup where your eating habits are concerned, take heart: Here's a chance to learn what the acronyms — and the numbers that accompany them — mean.
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Heart Smart: 10 ways to love your heart
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the nation's No. 1 killer -- 2,200 deaths per day. The dietitians at Heart Smart are here to help: Get regular checkups with your health care provider and know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
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French Canadian genetic disorder can cause killer cholesterol levels in even the healthiest person
Posted Feb. 05, 2012, at 10:31 a.m. Last modified Feb. 05, 2012, at 3:48 p.m. Carl Ouellette had just turned 34 when he had a heart attack. Looking back, he believes he actually had a series of them: when his arms went numb as he clenched his hockey stick during a game with the guys.
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THV Extra at 6: Teen deals with high cholesterol
February marks Go Red for Women and throughout the month, you'll find remarkable stories from women of all ages, dealing with a heart condition.
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