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 Cholesterol definitions and basic information Cholesterol definitions and basic information
 Cholesterol tests: different types and what they mean Cholesterol tests: different types and what they mean
 Reducing high cholesterol----Ways to lower blood cholesterol, Reducing high cholesterol----Ways to lower blood cholesterol,
 Low cholesterol recipes  Low cholesterol recipes
 Cholesterol lowering medications Cholesterol lowering medications
 

Cholesterol definitions and basic information "Cholesterol definitions and basic information"


About cholesterol - American Heart Association provides extensive information about cholesterol in a clear , easy to understand manner. Learn what cholesterol is, why it matters and what to do about it.

High blood cholesterol: what you need to know  - The National cholesterol education program is a non-profit endeavor to improve the detection, evaluation and treatment of high blood cholesterol in adults. It contains important updated information from an expert panel.

Understanding cholesterol ....at last! - We've been bombarded with so much complicated and conflicting information about cholesterol that it makes the head spin. This site does a good job of providing useful information in an interesting way.

Cholesterol tests: different types and what they mean "Cholesterol tests: different types and what they mean"


Cholesterol test--laboratory cholesterol testing - The American Association for Clinical Chemistry provides this non-commercial source pf information about cholesterol testing , how and when it is ordered, what the test results mean and different things that can affect the outcome.

Buyer Beware! Buying online cholesterol tests - The FDA provides guidance to consumers for buying diagnostic testing kits over the internet. Invaluable information on how to ensure that the test you buy is FDA approved.

FDA --home use cholesterol tests  - The Food and Drug Administrations' information on home cholesterol testing includes information on who should use this test, accuracy and limitations.

Reducing high cholesterol----Ways to lower blood cholesterol, "Reducing high cholesterol----Ways to lower blood cholesterol,"


Reducing cholesterol - A good overview of methods to lower cholesterol including diet, supplements, medicines, exercise and weight loss.

Making lifestyle changes - A brief but helpful guide by the American Medical Association for making lifestyle changes. Helpful hints about ways to get started making lifestyle changes and even guidance for those who are not quite ready to make changes.

How you can lower your cholesterol level - A National Institute of Health website with information on heart healthy lifestyle changes, therapeutic lifestyle changes (TLC) and cholesterol lowering medicatons.

Low cholesterol recipes  "Low cholesterol recipes "


Recipes for lowering cholesterol - Included in this helpful site is information for making heart healthy food choices, planning meals at home and decideing when and where to eat out, info on food lables and modifying recipes to make them healthier.

Thousands of FREE low cholesterol recipes - This is a great collection of recipes with a section of low cholesterol recipes including ethnic dishes, desserts and more!

When delicious meets nutritious: Recipes for heart health - A National Institute of Health site with recipes that good for the heart and good for the taste buds as well! Recipes for barbeque chicken , lasagna, stir-fry beef and more!

Cholesterol lowering medications "Cholesterol lowering medications"


Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs - A brief overview of the different types and names of prescribed medications to lower blood cholesterol. Links to a helpful, printable , customizable medication chart as well. This could be a great help for people on multiple medications.

Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications - Helful information on general catagories of medicines available to help lower cholesterol levels.

Drugs to lower cholesterol - Information from the National Institute of health on the different classifications of cholesterol-lowering medications that are generally used, including: Statins Bile Acid Sequestrants Nicotinic Acid Fibrates Other Drugs

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