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Berries as Disease Fighters
If you have (or are at risk for developing) diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or dementia, frequent consumption of berries will improve your health. Here’s why. Cardiovascular… more»
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Five New Ways of Reducing Your Stroke Risk
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. So, what can you do about it besides a good lifestyle program of regular… more»
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RD Vol. 9 - Managing Cholesterol
Most disease and death associated with atherosclerosis, a disease process involving clogged arteries, could be prevented by controlling or reducing blood cholesterol levels and by avoiding… more»
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The Cholesterol Story: Are You Fighting Heart Disease? - Part 2
The Diseases Of Oxidized Cholesterol Oxidized lipids are associated with earlier and more severe atherosclerosis especially in the presence of dietary cholesterol.131132 Atherosclerosis is… more»
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The Cholesterol Story: Are You Fighting Heart Disease? - Part 1
Why High Cholesterol? Believe it or not, cholesterol is your body’s soap! Your body runs on water, you are about 70% water, and when you eat fat or oil, it takes lots of soap for… more»
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Deep Vein Thrombosis - Are You At Risk?
Each year more people die from deep vein thrombosis (DVT) than the total number who die from AIDS, breast cancer, and motor vehicle accidents combined. What is DVT? It is the formation of a… more»
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The Deadly Epidemic of Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome deserves serious attention, for one out of five adult Americans and one out of eight school-age children has it. This dangerous pandemic pushes millions down the slippery… more»
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Lowering High Cholesterol Levels Naturally
Many people think of cholesterol as a villain that damages the arteries. The truth is that we need this waxy, fat-like substance because it helps to form the myelin layer that insulates… more»
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Controlling Cholesterol
In Controlling Cholesterol, Dr. Milton Teske explains how cholesterol is a factor in the disease process that is the number one killer in America. The good news is that you can keep your… more»
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Genetic Predisposition and Lifestyle Hope
If you have high cholesterol and it runs in your family, is it a waste of time to attempt to treat your problem with diet rather than medications? If your mother, father, and all three… more»
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Good Fats and Bad Fats
Not all fats are equal. Having fat in your diet is necessary for your body to function, but you need the right kind of fat, and in the right amount. Learn how fiber helps your body to deal… more»
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Understanding Cholesterol
In Understanding Cholesterol, Dr. Milton Teske explains how cholesterol is a factor in the disease process that is the number one killer in America. The good news is that you can keep your… more»