Cholesterol Links

Larsen: Cholesterol awareness

To the editor: September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month. High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. As blood cholesterol rises, so does the risk of coronary heart disease. When other risk factors, such as high blood pressure and tobacco smoke, are present, this risk increases even more.

Cholesterol rose after taking glucosamine and chondroitin

I took glucosamine and chondroitin for about seven months. I had gotten little relief for my back pain, but I was willing to continue it to see if eventually it would help. Around that time, I had blood work done and found that my cholesterol had jumped from under 200 to 239. I had made no changes in lifestyle or diet other than these supplements. I haven't taken any since.

Cholesterol control alternative touted

Cholesterol is that waxy, fatlike substance that occurs naturally in all parts of your body.

Cholesterol: Junk food now can hurt you later

Young adults out there, take note: The occasional Big Mac, slice of pizza or ice cream cookie binge may be fine — but you'd be wise not to make a habit out of it.

Hospital offering cholesterol check

PORT CLINTON --The Magruder Hospital Laboratory will offer a full cholesterol check, of total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides, as well as blood pressure and blood sugar checks for $16 at 1 p.m. Thursday. For an appointment, call 419-734-3131, ext. 3420.