Health Blogs

Cholesterol is a steroid found in cell membranes of all animals and circulates in the blood. It is also an important molecule used by the body to create bile, hormones, and several fat-soluble ... Read More »

Cardiac risk factors include both what would be considered modifiable and non-modifiable. Non-modifiable risk is really imparted by age and genetics, for which you can’t control. The vast majority ... Read More »

Cholesterol travels in the blood transported in molecules called lipoproteins. These are sphere-shaped assemblies (containing lipids and proteins) that keep the cholesterol separated from the blood ... Read More »

There are several ways to determine your overall Cardiovascular Health. One of the most famous and validated is what is called the Framingham Risk Assessment. This was born out of the Framingham ... Read More »

If you have high cholesterol, it is best to eat a reduced fat diet. Dietary fat should be limited to 25-30% of daily caloric intake. It is especially important to reduce saturated fat from red meat ... Read More »

When a person with diabetes senses their blood sugar is low they should check their blood sugar to confirm that it is low with home blood sugar testing methods, if available. If these methods are not ... Read More »

Several of the currently available drugs to lower cholesterol have been associated with muscle-related side effects (pain and cramps). These symptoms are most commonly seen with statin drugs (e.g. ... Read More »

The classic symptoms of diabetes are the “three polys”: polyuria, which means frequent and abundant urination, polydipsia or excessive thirst, and polyphagia, which means excessive eating and ... Read More »

It is very easy to get your cholesterol checked. Always first ask your doctor for assistance and a prescription. Check with your local hospital, pharmacy, community center, township building ... Read More »