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Disproving High Cholesterol Myths and Facts
Disproving High Cholesterol Myths and Facts

If you don't watch what you eat, it can be easy to accumulate high cholesterol. There are a lot of myths about cholesterol that integrative medicine physician Dr. Payal Bhandari wants to clear up so that more people can take a proactive approach to their health.

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Who is Most at Risk for Stroke? The Answer May Surprise You
Who is Most at Risk for Stroke? The Answer May Surprise You

Our cardiovascular system is an intricate network of blood vessels that continuously delivers nutrient-rich blood to and from the heart. This system is one of the core structures of human physiology, essential for optimal functioning. This homeostasis is often interrupted by unhealthy dietary and lifestyle choices, acute and chronic stress, and hereditary causes.  Cardiovascular diseases is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. and many other first-world countries for men and women.

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Busting the Myths About Cholesterol
Busting the Myths About Cholesterol

Cholesterol has worn a badge of shame for many decades. New studies indicate that what we believe about fat and cholesterol isn’t accurate. Learn the truth about cholesterol.

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How to Prevent High Blood Pressure
How to Prevent High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure affects 75 million people in the U.S. alone. That is a third of adults over the age of 20. More people are dying from hypertension-related diseases than from the next three deadliest diseases combined. It is predicted that 1.56 billion people will be affected worldwide by hypertension by 2025 if we do not start addressing the root cause of this preventable disease.

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