Cholesterol

When You Don’t Want to Take Your Cholesterol-Lowering Medication

You feel fine - even healthy. So why do you still have to take the medication that your doctor prescribed to you to lower your cholesterol? There are two major sources that could be causing your high cholesterol: your lifestyle and your genes. Although it may seem like a good idea to quit taking your cholesterol-lowering medication, doing so may have unhealthy consequences. Studies have shown that persistently high cholesterol levels can contribute to causing a heart attack, stroke, or certain other conditions, such as peripheral vascular disease. Therefore, living a healthy lifestyle and taking the medication your doctor prescribed to you is important to keeping your cholesterol levels in check - and lower your risk of developing heart disease down the road.
In some cases, affording or remembering to take your cholesterol-lowering medication may cause you not to take them as prescribed. If this is the case.

Can Certain Diseases Cause High Cholesterol?

When we think about high cholesterol, we usually think about things such as a poor diet or not getting enough exercise. Having a family history of high cholesterol could also place you at risk for having high cholesterol and heart disease later on in life. However, in some cases, high cholesterol may also be caused by certain medical conditions. The good news is that keeping these medical conditions in check may also help keep your cholesterol levels healthy, too. However, left uncontrolled, certain diseases may raise your risk for more that high cholesterol - it could also raise your risk for heart disease.
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Constructing the Perfect, Cholesterol-Friendly Salad

>Salads can play an important role in your meal planning. From a full meal to serving as a side dish, many ingredients can be placed in a salad to make it delicious - and to give you a little variety. Unfortunately, some ingredients included in your salad could also add fat and calories, reducing the heart-healthy benefits of your salad. If you are looking for ways to spice up your salad, this article will guide you in selecting tasty and healthy ingredients to your next salad.
Additionally, you can also try some of these healthy salad recipes, which are high on taste -- not in fat:

• Tomato Rice Salad
• Low Fat Chicken Caesar Salad
• Five Healthy Salad Ideas

September 1st Kicks Off National Cholesterol Education Month

Do you know your cholesterol numbers? If not, now is a good time to get your cholesterol checked. September marks National Cholesterol Education Month, a month that is designed to raise awareness of high cholesterol levels and the potentially damaging effect it can have on your cardiovascular health if left unchecked. There are a variety of factors that can place you at risk for high cholesterol levels, including following an unhealthy lifestyle and your genes.