A “Calcium Score” may change your life

From NIH: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/cscan/cscan_all.html What Is a Coronary Calcium Score? A coronary calcium scan is a test that can help show whether you have coronary heart disease (CHD), also called coronary artery disease. CHD is the most...

Lifestyle changes to help lower your cholesterol

From A.D.A.M. Lifestyle Changes The absolute mandate for improving cholesterol levels is to first make changes in lifestyle (both diet and exercise). Even when drugs are used, healthy diet and physical activity are critical companions. HEART-HEALTHY DIETS There are...