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Pistachios May Improve Heart Health


Pistachios can reduce heart disease risk factors.

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No Limits to Eating Eggs


As long as your diet is balanced, you can eat as many eggs as you want.

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Watch Out for Heart Trouble


Facts and advice for all people at risk for heart problems.

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Why Having High Cholesterol Isn't Always Bad

Posted October 2, 2008 3:56 PM

Dr. Mark Hyman explains the surprising truth about cholesterol and tells you which tests you really need to determine your risk of heart disease.

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Heart Disease Risk Rises After Menopause

Posted September 28, 2008 7:36 PM
No one knows why so many women have heart disease symptoms that are different from those of men, but one clear risk factor is the time after midlife. "Coronary artery disease becomes very significant after menopause," said Dr. Chad Hoyt, a Lynchburg, Virginia, specialist in heart disease. "We have to be diligent about being thorough." Read more...

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Deciphering the Nutrition Label: Do You Know What You're Eating?

Posted July 1, 2008 11:25 PM
How much calcium is in macaroni and cheese? Which brand of macaroni and cheese has the least fat? The best way to find out this information and more is to read the food label. All food packages bear the Nutrition Facts label, which is full of useful information to help you eat more healthfully. Read more...
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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Cholesterol and Lifestyle

Started by MikeSmith on July 29, 2008
I understand that I should cut back on cholesterol-heavy foods. But are there any good cholesterol foods that I can eat to balance out my "bad" cholesterol cravings? Can I just cut out some and still enjoy others?
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