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What’s the Difference Between Good and Bad Cholesterol?
by Susan Patterson
Cholesterol is a vital part of measuring your overall health. While seeking to avoid cholesterol altogether may be a good strategy for some, what some people don’t understand is that there is more than one type of cholesterol. Cholesterol is different than other substances because it can’t dissolve in the blood stream. It utilizes carriers, called lipoproteins, to transport it. When cholesterol is very high it can build up along the arterial walls, causing blockages. Some cholesterol is called good (or HDL), another type is called bad (or LDL), and then there are also triglycerides and Lp(a) cholesterol.
How Obesity Can Lead to Heart Disease Even if You Don’t Feel Unhealthy
by Susan Patterson
Almost 300,000 Americans die each year due to heart disease. A study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine looked at 7000 men and women from all different backgrounds to determine additional risk factors. Research showed that 44% of the 79 participants who have developed congestive heart failure so far are obese. None of them had symptoms of heart trouble before beginning the study. Even if you feel healthy, obesity can cause a long period of inflamed heart tissue, leading to more serious problems including heart failure later on in life. Read the rest of this entry »
