| 1. | Merck Frosst Canada - Cholesterol |
| | Finding out which foods contain saturated fats, and eating less of them, is an important part of reducing your cholesterol level.... It is generally accepted that a cholesterol level above 5.2 mmol / L (200 mg / dL) adds to the risk of heart disease.... Some of your friends with high cholesterol, for instance, may only need to exercise and change their diet to bring their cholesterol levels back into balance.... |
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| 2. | Merck Frosst Canada - Cholesterol |
| | Controlling high cholesterol is much the same : as long as you continue treatment, you may be able to keep your cholesterol level where it belongs and get on with an active life.... Keep your cholesterol level where it belongs.... |
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| 3. | Merck Frosst Canada - Cholesterol |
| | It is generally accepted that a total cholesterol level above 5.2 mmol / L (200 mg / dL) adds to the risk of heart disease.... Dairy products, eggs, fatty meats, and processed foods are things you should cut down if you want to reduce your cholesterol level.... Sometimes, however, diet alone is not enough to reduce your cholesterol level.... |
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| 4. | Merck Frosst Canada - Cholesterol |
| | Start with your current LDL cholesterol level at the top and write your personal goal, determined by your doctor, in the space underneath the chart.... Even after you achieve your goal, you should keep recording your LDL cholesterol level.... |
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| 5. | Merck Frosst Canada - High Blood Pressure |
| | Keep your cholesterol level where it belongs.... |
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| 6. | Merck Frosst Canada - Coronary Heart Disease |
| | What can be done ?If you have coronary heart disease, you should have your cholesterol levels checked.. Not everyone with raised cholesterol will develop problems, but the chances of developing coronary heart disease increases with raised cholesterol, especially as the cholesterol level increases above 5.2 mmol / L.. |
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| 7. | Merck Frosst Canada - Coronary Heart Disease |
| | Exercise helps you to lose weight, lower your blood pressure, and improve your blood cholesterol levels.... To reduce your risk of heart attack, your goal for LDL cholesterol level should be below 3.4 mmol / L (130 mg / dl) if you have two or more risk factors.... |
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| 8. | Merck Frosst Canada - Coronary Heart Disease |
| | Do you have a high LDL cholesterol level confirmed by a doctor ?... Do you have a low HDL cholesterol level confirmed by a doctor ?... |
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| 9. | Merck Frosst Canada - Proper Eating |
| | The higher the cholesterol level in your blood, the greater the chance that this disease will develop and progress quickly.... If you have coronary artery disease, it is important to be aware of your cholesterol levels.... Fats also affect blood cholesterol levels.... Saturated fats - These fats raise blood cholesterol levels.... |
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| 10. | Merck Frosst Canada - Proper Eating |
| | These include a positive effect on cholesterol levels, weight management, diabetes control, and stress management.... |
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