Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Wed, 21 May 2008 12:00:07 +0500
Oxidized LDL Cholesterol Linked to Metabolic Syndrome (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
Filled in Cholesterol TUESDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) -- Higher levels of LDL cholesterol "packets" that have undergone oxidation are associated with an increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a constellation of conditions that can lead to heart attack and stroke, a new study finds.
MEDICALLY SPEAKING: Lowering cholesterol often involves lifestyle and medication (Warrenton Journal)
Cholesterol is one of those substances that is necessary, but only to a point. Produced by the liver, cholesterol helps to manufacture hormones and vitamin D and assists digestion. But many people have much more cholesterol than needed, which is a problem because excess cholesterol can clog arteries and contribute to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
What puts you at risk for high cholesterol? (CNN.com)
Blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary artery disease and heart attack, so reducing your risk of high cholesterol is a worthy goal. more more more
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