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What is World Health Day? World Health Day has been celebrated every April 7th since 1950 and was designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) back in 1948. This year on April 7th the WHO marks and celebrates its 75th anniversary. Each year the WHO chooses a theme to promote and inspire glob...You've heard it before. Exercise is one of the most effective lifestyle changes that you can make, to naturally support your cholesterol numbers. For many, incorporating exercise into your daily routine may sound daunting or intimidating, and your first thought may be "I hate running." Although r...Cholesterol is widely known for being super important in your day to day life. But not a lot of people know what it is, and what its importance is for our entire body. Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that you can find in our liver, and it’s also a part of various foods from animals as w...Reprinted with permission. Author: Rusty Ford Cholesterol is an important part of your body’s natural function. You can not live without it. When your body starts producing too much of it then it becomes your heart's mortal enemy. If you have high cholesterol then you need to declare war. Anythi...Cholesterol has many important functions, like keeping the walls of your cells flexible and creating specific hormones for your body. Like fat, cholesterol does not dissolve in water and is instead transported within the body by lipoproteins. Reprinted with permission. Information provided by h...WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? Cholesterol travels through the bloodstream on proteins called “lipoprotiens.” These lipoprotiens are categorized into two types: Low Density Lipoprotien (otherwise known as LDL and sometimes called the ‘bad’ cholesterol) and High-Density Lipoprotien (known as HDL and sometim...Also called: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Diet, TLC Diet What are the treatments for high cholesterol?The treatments for high cholesterol are heart-healthy lifestyle changes and medicines. The lifestyle changes include healthy eating, weight management, and regular physical activity. How can I l...
