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20 Jan 2012
body. The billboards messages say "your thighs on cheese" and "your abs on cheese" with a close up of thighs and a belly. The group says cheese is loaded with fat, cholesterol, sodium and calories. http://www.pcrm.org ...
Report: Sex OK for Most Heart Patients
19 Jan 2012
anniversary. Collins' mother died of a heart attack at the same age, on her 51st birthday. With high blood pressure and high cholesterol, Collins knew she was at risk. She developed symptoms a few hours after having sex. She dismissed it at first, until ...
Make Your Smartphone a Secret…
14 Jan 2012
of your medical data in one place. The Capzule PHR app is a visual timeline of your health showing your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, medications, immunizations, doctor’s appointments and much more. This $4.99 app is a convenient tool to ...
Study Suggests Statin-Diabetes Link
09 Jan 2012
A new side effect seems to be emerging for those cholesterol-lowering wonder drugs called statins: They may increase some people's chances of developing Type 2 diabetes. ...
Tips to Help Keep Your Resolutions
30 Dec 2011
eggs and nuts; and be low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt and added sugar. The University of Maryland suggests
knowing risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol, and eating smaller meals spread throughout the day. Quit
...
Helping those in need: Healthy cooking
09 Dec 2011
squash in the microwave on high heat for 1-2 minutes to soften the skin Nutritional Facts: 1 cup per serving Calories: 130 Fat: 2.5 g Sat. fat: 1.5 g Carbohydrate: 25 g Protein: 5 g Fiber: 5 g Cholesterol: 5 mg Sodium: 80 mg ...
Japan, Australia Shares Make Gains
01 Dec 2011
its Indian subsidiary Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. received its long-awaited approval to sell generic Lipitor, a popular cholesterol-reducing medicine previously exclusive to Pfizer Inc. Fellow pharma firm Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. gained 0.5 percent ...
Nutritionists Weigh in on Apple Juice
01 Dec 2011
No sugar added" doesn't mean it isn't full of naturally occurring sugar. And "cholesterol-free" is silly — only animal products contain cholesterol. ___ Online: Academy of Pediatrics on juice FDA WIC program advice Industry ...
Living Well: The benefits of pecans
24 Nov 2011
positive impact on your health. Natural health care expert Mark Mincolla, Ph.D., says a recent study from Loma Linda University shows they can significantly impact your cholesterol. For more information, visit maxhealing.com. ...
US Kids Get Low Scores in Heart Health
17 Nov 2011
included smoking, exercise, weight, cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar
between nine and 11 years old to get a cholesterol test in an effort to detect heart risk at an early age. Cholesterol and especially blood-sugar levels
...
Panel Urges Kids' Cholesterol Testing
12 Nov 2011
Government health experts recommended Friday that all children be tested for high cholesterol before they reach puberty, in an effort to get an early start in preventing cardiovascular disease. ...
New Advice on Kids' Cholesterol Tests
10 Nov 2011
More children should be screened for high cholesterol before puberty, beyond those with a family history of problems, according to wide-ranging new guidelines expected from government-appointed experts who are trying to prevent heart disease later in life. ...
Doctor Declares Obama 'Fit for Duty'
31 Oct 2011
conducted last week -- noted that the 50-year-old president weighed 181 pounds, is physically active, has "ideal" cholesterol, enjoys a healthy diet, and has normal blood pressure. The report also noted that the president "on occasion drinks alcohol ...
Salads Nice, But Burgers Really Sell
02 Oct 2011
a Whopper hamburger and fries at a Burger King in New York recently, said he's cut back on unhealthy foods because his cholesterol and blood pressure were getting too high. But when his office buddies order lunch, he opts for "man food" like pizza ...
27 Sep 2011
For those with high cholesterol, the list of off-limit foods is a long one -- butter, red meat, ice cream, even shrimp. But could it be that a list of ...
22 Sep 2011
Care has 14 hospitals and 100 clinics across the southwestern U.S. Some have wondered if smoking control by an employer is the beginning of a slippery slope, and if an employee's weight or cholesterol level will be mandated next. ...
Business Travelers Face Health Issues
17 Aug 2011
cancers. Extensive travelers also had higher diastolic blood pressure and lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (the "good cholesterol") than people who traveled less frequently, the study found. Other research has found that business ...
Antidepressant Spike Causes Concerns
04 Aug 2011
better than a placebo." Antidepressants were the second most widely prescribed class of medicine in the US in 2010, after cholesterol-lowering statins, according to IMS Health. Their use continues to grow: Some 253 million prescriptions for antidepressants ...
Pfizer Mulls Over-the-Counter Lipitor
03 Aug 2011
Pfizer wants to introduce a version of its popular cholesterol pill Lipitor that consumers could buy without a doctor's prescription, people familiar with the matter said Wednesday. ...
Cheerios Turn 70; Iconic Cereal Endures
24 Jun 2011
But in 2009, federal regulators took issue with the cereal box's claim that it was "clinically proven to help lower cholesterol." In a warning letter, the Food and Drug Administration said only FDA-approved drugs can make such a claim. General ...
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She was voted most outstanding athlete at her high school. She was captain of the basketball, volleyball and track teams. She majored in physical education in college, has run 17 marathons and is a longtime fitness trainer. Impressive, right? She's also just about the last person you might think would have a massive heart attack at 52. This impressive lady is Dianne Kane-McGunigle and she was here with us today to bring awareness to heart disease.
“…them to run the risk -- protecting -- very high cholesterol. . High blood plastic. Depression and Terry lifestyle. Obesity and I want to. …”
A recent National Restaurant Association survey uncovered that salsa, dips, pizza, and healthful foods were among the "must have foods" on Super Bowl Sunday.
“…potassium magnesium can help lower blood pressure and -- the lower cholesterol. . …”
Health headlines: DR. Mike Cirigliano
When you go to the doctor for your checkup, you assume just going is all you have to do on your end. The doctor takes care of the rest, right? Not so fast, there's a chance your doctor may be skipping tests you need to take. DR. Mike Cirigliano joined us this morning to discuss this issue.
“…in and all -- making work they test things like. I'm writing cholesterol you really need to polian as an educated and over our health care. …”
Helping those in need: Healthy cooking
The tough economy has hit so many families, leaving many to wonder how they can put food on the table. While the demand has grown, there is one food pantry in a unique place that is helping not only to feed those in need, but to help them get healthy, as well.
“…and onion and garlic and stick. Garlic heart healthy helped lower your cholesterol that it. A good choice for a lot of our ancient. On tape and I are gonna -- it is right and …”
Living Well: The benefits of pecans
Enjoy your indulgence today – it turns out one item on the dessert table has a newly discovered benefit, and while you don't want to make pecan pie part of your daily diet, the nut itself can have a positive impact on your health.
“…be the real difference makers it's thinning blood 33 and lowering of cholesterol and -- represents a week. …”
For those with high cholesterol , the list of off-limit foods is a long one -- butter, red meat, ice cream, even shrimp. But could it be that a list of "yes" foods is more effective than what those doctors say "no" to? Dr. David Jenkins is the lead author of the study and director of the Risk Factor Modification Centre at the University of Toronto. Watch the interview for more.
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