Basics Of Good Diabetes Care Nov 4, 2009
HDL -- men: aim for above 40; women: aim for above 50. Triglycerides -- aim for under 150. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Use Of Antipsychotic Medications By Children And Adolescents Associated With Significant Weight Gain Oct 30, 2009
The researchers also found that adverse changes during the study period reached statistical significance for olanzapine and quetiapine for total cholesterol, triglycerides, non-HDL cholesterol, and ratio of triglycerides to HDL cholesterol. "With risperidone, levels of triglycerides increased significantly. Metabolic baseline-to-end-point changes were not significant with aripiprazole or in the untreated comparison group. Patients receiving quetiapine had modestly higher incidence rates of... (Science Daily)
AGING & CARING: 10 ways to help your parents prevent a heart attack Oct 29, 2009
Ideally, your parent s total cholesterol should be no more than 200 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter), and no more than five times the level of HDL or good cholesterol; his LDL levels should be below 70 mg/dL. Make sure his cholesterol levels are checked regularly and treated if necessary. Following a low-fat diet and exercising regularly may help, but it might not be enough. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Risk factors for heart attack Oct 29, 2009
Although many physicians maintain that LDL is a more effective gauge of risk than total (HDL plus LDL) blood cholesterol, the AMA offers these guidelines for blood cholesterol levels ... HDL ("good") blood cholesterol. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Larger Pro Athletes Face Future Health Problems Oct 28, 2009
Parameters studied included blood pressure, fasting glucose, triglycerides, waist circumference, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, insulin resistance and levels of alanine aminotransferase, an indicator of fatty liver disease. As a whole, professional football players demonstrated higher fasting glucose levels, increased body mass index, waist circumference and waist-to-height ratios as compared to their baseball counterparts. (Newsmax)
Statins (Lipitor) Reduce Stroke And... Oct 28, 2009
In addition to having an elevated LDL and/or low HDL, the most important risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke are cigarette smoking and having diabetes or high blood pressure. Other risk factors include being overweight, getting little or no exercise and having a family history of heart disease. (Suite101.com)
Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows Oct 28, 2009
In men, levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol remained the same between the two surveys, while levels of "good" HDL cholesterol improved ... The only risk factor that improved in women was HDL cholesterol. (MEDLINEplus)
Are you at risk for a sudden heart attack? Oct 28, 2009
The evaluation and blood test will reveal your HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting lipid profile, blood pressure, and family history. "Don't wait until you are in your 50s to get a formal assessment," Dr. Wittstein says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hi, Cholesterol Oct 27, 2009
He uses 40 years of research and tests, and takes on the medical and pharmaceutical establishment, but principally dispels in plain english the need to lower cholesterol - we need a balance of HDL and LDL, to properly achieve a cycle of cell repair and waste, but with low trigliceride, which is raised by sugar. Animal fat from meat and dairy is fine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
6 Tips to help lower cholesterol Oct 27, 2009
Trans fats, or partially hydrogenated oils (check the list of ingredients on nutrition labels), maybe even more damaging to cholesterol levels than saturated fats because they can raise your LDL cholesterol while lowering HDL ("good") cholesterol ... For most people, losing weight decreases your LDL; in addition, for every two pounds you lose, your HDL (good cholesterol) level may increase by 0 ... A mere 20 minutes of aerobic exercise that incorporates interval training every other day... (India Times, India)
Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart Oct 27, 2009
That result was critical because the participants, whose average age was about 70, were at high risk of cardiovascular disease because they had diabetes and three or more risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, high levels of LDL "bad" cholesterol (more than 160 milligrams per deciliter), low levels of HDL "good" cholesterol (below 35 milligrams per deciliter), obesity or a family history of early coronary heart disease ... The researchers also found that the... (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity may hinder optimal control of blood pressure and cholesterol Oct 26, 2009
After controlling for age, sex, diabetes, use of pharmacologic therapies and other confounders, the investigators found that obese patients were less likely to attain blood pressure and HDL levels than overweight or normal weight patients. However, there was no significant difference with regard to attainment of LDL-cholesterol targets. (EurekAlert!)
Almonds Help Maintain a Healthy Wei... Oct 26, 2009
Their blood glucose and insulin levels, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) and LDL to HDL ratio all decreased significantly, Dr Wein stated. What s In Almonds. (Suite101.com)
Eat your fish Oct 23, 2009
Joyce Baber, 54, from New Egypt, New Jersey, is trying to do just that to help lower her high cholesterol, 233 (LDL, 174; HDL, 59) and slightly elevated blood pressure ... "My LDL should be 130 or less and my HDL should be closer to 100." Patients with high cholesterol patients who consumed EPA, an omega-3 fatty acid, daily showed a 19 percent decrease in non-fatal coronary events, including , according to a 2007 Japanese study of over 18,000 people. (CNN)
Journals Can Help You Track Your Body Oct 23, 2009
If you've been placed on statin drugs such as Lipitor or Crestor to control high cholesterol, you need blood tests every six months to test your HDL, LDL and liver enzymes ... You need to find out your HDL and LDL levels ... Your HDL, the "good" cholesterol, should be above 40, and your LDL, or "bad" cholesterol, should be below 120. (Click2Houston, TX)
A Healthy Diet to Reduce Cholestero... Oct 21, 2009
Unsaturated fatty acids which increase HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels in the body are also heart healthy. HDL cholesterol is in fact good for the body; cholesterol is necessary for brain health, cell membrane integrity, and the production of sex hormones, among other functions ... Soluble fiber slows down digestion, and helps to increase beneficial HDL cholesterol levels, in relation to LDL cholesterol. (Suite101.com)
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The screening includes a 12-hour fasting cholesterol lipid panel with results on total cholesterol, "good" cholesterol (high density lipoprotein or HDL), "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein or LDL), triglycerides, and glucose (blood sugar) level; and a blood pressure screen. The screening is free for anyone who shows a current deer hunting license at registration. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Cholesterol screening can prevent heart disease Oct 19, 2009
The test, which requires fasting, checks for a range of indicators in a cholesterol panel, including total cholesterol, HDL (the "good" cholesterol), triglycerides and what Awar said is the most important: the LDL or "bad" cholesterol. For patients, the total cholesterol should be under 200 mg/dl, Awar said, and the HDL the higher the better. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Study: Regular drinkers get more exercise Oct 8, 2009
While part of that might be attributed to moderate drinkers' overall lifestyle which, based on this study, includes higher exercise levels research also suggests that alcohol has some direct benefits, like elevated levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. To gain those potential benefits while reducing the chances of harm, experts generally recommend that women have no more than one drink per day and men no more than two. (MSNBC -- Health)
'Sexercise' for that slim figure Oct 6, 2009
This is, in large part, because of all of the benefits a good sexercise routine offers, like: improved blood flow in strengthening your heart, better cholesterol, changing more of your bad cholesterol (LDL) to good cholesterol (HDL), weight control, better sleep and greater energy, including longer life and a better quality of life. According to Fox News, women, in particular, feel more attractive with sexual fitness, since they produce more estrogen. (India Times, India)
Solvay sells pharma division to Abbott for $7.6B Sep 30, 2009
The American company already holds U.S. marketing rights for Solvay's Trilipix and TriCor, drugs which raise "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Solvay said in a statement the sale will let it "refocus" its activities, which also cover chemicals and plastics. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Freeze-dried strawberry powder improves lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in women with metabolic syndrome: baseline and post intervention effects Sep 30, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (Nutrition Journal)
Abbott buys Solvay pharma operations for $6.6B Sep 30, 2009
-based Abbott already holds U.S. marketing rights for Solvay's Trilipix and TriCor, drugs which raise "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Solvay's other top-selling drugs include the Parkinson's disease treatment Duodopa and hormone therapy drugs AndroGel and Duphaston. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Girl, 22, Talks About Struggle to Lower High Cholesterol Sep 24, 2009
She would continue to gain and lose weight throughout her time at Fordham University in New York, attributing it to cafeteria food 'like cookies," beer and fattening choices. Richie, 22, weighed 198 pounds at her heaviest. But along with her weight gain came a spike in her cholesterol levels, which had already been high. Her total cholesterol, which at one point was 190 mg/dL, was up to 230 mg/dL. The American Heart Association says a desirable total cholesterol level is under 200 mg/dL. My mom... (Fox News)
Obese kids with big bellies at greatest heart risk Sep 24, 2009
Those with large waists had lower good HDL cholesterol, study says ... Obese children with waists bigger than 90 percent of their peers had lower "good" HDL cholesterol, higher harmful triglyceride levels, and greater insulin resistance a risk factor for type 2 diabetes compared to obese kids with smaller waists, researchers found ... 6 times as likely to have low levels of heart-healthy HDL cholesterol, 3 times as likely to have high triglycerides, and 3. (MSNBC -- Health)
Chew on This Sep 24, 2009
Obese children with waists bigger than 90 percent of their peers had lower "good" HDL cholesterol, higher harmful triglyceride levels, and greater insulin resistance, , researchers found. Smart Fitness. (MSNBC -- Health)
Walking Good Exercise for Seniors Sep 24, 2009
Increased good cholesterol levels (HDL). Lower blood pressure. (Suite101.com)
Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks Sep 23, 2009
Smoking increases the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in a number of ways -- by making artery-clogging blood clots more common, by reducing the amount of beneficial HDL cholesterol and by raising the possibility of dangerous heart rhythm abnormalities. Smokers double their risk for heart attacks, and secondhand smoke exposure increases the risk by 30 percent, the researchers said. (MEDLINEplus)
Banning Smoking In Public Places And Workplaces Is Good For The Heart, Study Finds Sep 23, 2009
Secondhand smoke is thought to increase the likelihood of a heart attack by making the blood "sticky" and more prone to clotting, reducing the amount of "good" (HDL) cholesterol in the body, and putting individuals at greater risk for dangerous heart rhythms, among other factors. The good news is that the beneficial effects of smoking bans appear to be fairly immediate, with declines in reported heart attack cases within 3 months. (Science Daily)
The real truth about so-called scary foods Sep 19, 2009
About 30 percent saw an increase in cholesterol, but the good cholesterol (HDL) rose in proportion to the bad (LDL). And thats good. (MSNBC -- Health)
Best Foods to Help Control Diabetes Sep 18, 2009
In addition, according to The Herbal Drugstore, by Linda B. White, MD, and Steven Foster (Rodale, 2003), among many others, "Modern research has shown that fenugreek seeds not only lower blood glucose but also reduce insulin levels, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing HDL (the "good" cholesterol)." This interesting effect on so-called good cholesterol and bad cholesterol is very important for those with diabetes, which is frequently accompanied by heart disease. Bitter Gourd. (Suite101.com)
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Oatmeal may help lower cholesterol Sep 16, 2009
I am fortunate to have no high blood pressure and good HDL and triglyceride levels, just a high total cholesterol. Hopefully, this remedy will help someone else. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Meet the new faces of middle age Sep 14, 2009
Berk's latest study found that over the course of a year, the levels of good HDL cholesterol in volunteers participating in a mirthful-laughter group jumped 26 percent, while their levels of C-reactive proteins, a measure of inflammation linked to both heart disease and diabetes risk, dropped 66 percent. "We call it laughercise," he explains, "because the benefits of laughter are so much like those of physical activity.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Children With Fatter Midsections At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds Sep 13, 2009
In a sample of 188 obese children, ages 7-11, those with the largest waist circumferences above the 90th percentile for their age were three times more likely to have high triglycerides and nearly four times more likely to have lower levels of HDL. They were also 3. 7 times more likely to have high fasting insulin levels. (Science Daily)
Heart health, diabetes screening available at Petoskey hospital Sep 12, 2009
The 20-minute, 20 screening includes the measuring of your height, weight, body mass index, HDL (good) and total cholesterol levels, blood sugar, blood pressure and waist circumference, along with a health-risk questionnaire and results counseling. Based on the same-day results, participants receive follow-up recommendations. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease Sep 10, 2009
Using data on more than 27,000 women taking part in the Women's Health Study, researchers identified participants with metabolic syndrome, a collection of symptoms including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, high triglyceride levels and insulin resistance. Women were considered to have metabolic syndrome if they had three or more of those symptoms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Secrets of women with healthy hearts Sep 10, 2009
Dr. Goldberg's take: "Morgan's family has serious risks for diabetes and high , so she was at risk, too. But with the lifestyle she's now leading, she's going to prevent it. Her numbers -- BMI, 20; waist, 23 inches; LDL, 96; HDL, 78 -- are all very good. I'd give her an A+ for heart health. Her running is a very big part of her program, and studies show that people at risk for type 2 diabetes who exercise regularly are able to fight it off. She's also created a balanced diet, one she can live... (CNN -- Health)
Benefits of Exercise Differ by Sex and Race Sep 9, 2009
According to a report in the Journal of Lipid Research, people who added about an hour of mild exercise per week or half an hour of moderate exercise had increased levels of heart-healthy HDL. ... Similar beneficial effects of exercise on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been found in other studies ... Nevertheless, Monda and her colleagues point out, their work provides additional evidence that exercise has a beneficial effect on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. (MEDLINEplus)
Antioxidant Pills Do Not Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Sep 8, 2009
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and high blood sugar. The condition is diagnosed when a person has at least three of those risk factors. (MEDLINEplus)
Study: Diet Can Help Avoid Diabetes Drugs Sep 2, 2009
1 lb. and showed small improvements in triglyceride and HDL cholesterol (the good kind) levels, both risk factors for heart disease. "A Mediterranean-style diet is a very important part in the treatment of diabetes. We knew that," says Dr. Loren Greene, a New York University Medical Center endocrinologist, who was not involved in the study. (Time.com)
Scientists Learn Smoking Increase Risk Of Heart Disease Too Sep 1, 2009
The reason cigarette smoke is so dangerous to heart is because it decreases HDL or good cholesterol. It also increases blood pressure and constricts blood vessels. (W-USA News, DC)
'Fatostatin' Is A Turnoff For Fat Genes Aug 31, 2009
Their cholesterol levels (both LDL and HDL) were down too. The concentration of fatty acids in their blood was actually higher, a sign of their greater demand for fat to burn. (Science Daily)
Whats cooking? Family caregivers under pressure Aug 30, 2009
Consumed in moderation, this high-calorie, high-fat food has been found to boost HDL cholesterol (known as good cholesterol) and lower blood pressure. Your View - Comment on this Story. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Needham Health Matters: Managing the trans fat ban transition Aug 20, 2009
It increases bad (LDL) cholesterol and lowers good (HDL) cholesterol. Conservative estimates suggest that trans fat is responsible for multiple deaths from heart disease each year. (Needham Tab, MA)
Flamingos are whatever color Obama says they are Aug 19, 2009
and problems with low HDL levels of cholesterol ... " Want another example of faile health care as it is now? I worked full time since I was 16. At the age of 38 I became disabled with a nuerological disease. Along with it comes hypothyrodism, chronic fatigue syndrome but you can't fall asleep, restless leg syndrome, and chronic pain (I haven't had a day in 12 years I haven't had pain at a level of 3). and problems with low HDL levels of cholesterol. All of this are from my disease not seperate... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
The Best Cholesterol Treatment Opti... Aug 14, 2009
Other drugs like fibrates work to increase the levels of levels of HDL (good cholesterol). It has been found that when HDL levels increase, triglyceride levels go down ... According to the American Heart Association, a healthy level for HDL cholesterol is 60 mg/dL and provides protection against cardiovascular disease. (Suite101.com)
A move from vegetarianism to pescetarianism Aug 7, 2009
They chose fish as an alternative because eating certain kinds of fish raises HDL (good cholesterol) levels, and some fish are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to be directly related to heart health. Being a pescetarian in Port Lavaca is not too difficult, Venecia said. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Most U.S. Children Low in Vitamin D Aug 5, 2009
The researchers also found that low levels of vitamin D deficiency were associated with higher parathyroid hormone levels, a marker of bone health, higher systolic blood pressure, and lower serum calcium and HDL (good) cholesterol levels, which are key risk factors for heart disease. "We expected the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency would be high, but the magnitude of the problem nationwide was shocking," said Dr. Juhi Kumar, the lead author and a fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital at... (Newsmax)
ECONOMY: Survey shows wide pessimism Aug 5, 2009
Retail spending is down by 13 percent in Southwest County this year, according to data from The HdL Companies, a consulting firm. The Cal State survey shed light on the reasons for consumers' pessimism. (North County Times)
Vitamin D deficiency may increase heart risk factors in kids Aug 4, 2009
36 times more likely to have high blood pressure, 54 percent more likely to have low HDL cholesterol levels, 2 ... Children with the lowest vitamin D levels were more likely to have higher blood pressure, high blood sugar levels and low blood levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol, the study found. (Xinhuanet, China)
Millions Of U.S. Children Low In Vitamin D Aug 4, 2009
The researchers also found that low levels of vitamin D deficiency were associated with higher parathyroid hormone levels, a marker of bone health, higher systolic blood pressure, and lower serum calcium and HDL (good) cholesterol levels, which are key risk factors for heart disease. "We expected the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency would be high, but the magnitude of the problem nationwide was shocking," says lead author Juhi Kumar, M.D., M.P.H., a fellow in pediatrics at Children's Hospital... (Science Daily)
Click to read: Beer A Health Booster? Aug 1, 2009
Research is being done to find out what the apparent benefits of drinking wine or alcohol in some populations may be due to, including the role of antioxidants, an increase in HDL ("good") cholesterol or anti-clotting properties ... The best-known effect of alcohol is a small increase in HDL cholesterol ... However, regular physical activity is another effective way to raise HDL cholesterol, and niacin can be prescribed to raise it to a greater degree. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Weight Loss Improves Mood In Depressed People, New Research Shows Jul 30, 2009
Additional significant improvements in glucose, insulin and high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol were observed in both depressed and non-depressed subjects, and depressed individuals showed reduced levels of triglycerides in the blood, which have been linked to risk of heart disease and stroke. Depression and obesity are independently associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and so reductions in both body weight and symptoms of depression are likely to improve long-term... (Science Daily)
Health benefits of physical activity more pronounced in women Jul 30, 2009
They found that over a 12 year period, all individuals who increased their exercise by about 180 metabolic units per week (equivalent to an additional hour of mild or 30 minutes of moderate activity per week) displayed decreased levels of triglycerides and increased levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol. However, statistically significant decreases in the "bad" LDL cholesterol were only observed in women, with particularly strong effects in menopausal women and African-American women. (EurekAlert!)
Weight Loss Through Atkins Jul 25, 2009
Although touted as a diet that not only promotes weight loss, but also promotes the stabilization of blood sugar, and the lowering of HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Experts from the Colorado Health Sciences Center and The American Dietetic Association believe that the diet may possibly have long-term negative effects on the heart, liver and kidneys, due to the excessive protein which is consumed by the dieter. (Suite101.com)
Health department's letter to Hinds Sheriff McMillin Jul 23, 2009
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Orexigen Obesity Drug Meets Goals in 3 Studies Jul 21, 2009
Orexigen said the drug reduced risk factors including waist circumference, midsection fat and triglycerides and improved levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Headache? Beware shadow diseases Jul 20, 2009
You have it if you've got at least three of these five traits: excess abdominal fat, high blood triglycerides, low HDL (which is the good cholesterol), high blood pressure, and impaired glucose tolerance. Now a new study reveals that metabolic syndrome could also be behind the rising rate of kidney stones. (MSNBC -- Health)
Keep your mind and body in top condition Jul 17, 2009
As for cholesterol, the numbers to shoot for are a total count of less than 200, with an HDL greater than 60 and an LDL around 70. The two risk factors are linked: High blood pressure causes little nicks to form in arteries, which the body then plasters over with cholesterol. (CNN -- Health)
Top 5 Crucial Medical Tests for Men Jul 16, 2009
This test determines levels for the , HDL, , LDL, and. The third test to measure heart health is the tape measure test. (ABC News)
Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's Jul 15, 2009
Cole added, "Alzheimer's has a strong overlap with cardiovascular disease. And you have had a number of studies that have associated reduced cardiovascular disease risk with a rise in HDL levels -- so-called 'good' cholesterol' -- that can come with consuming small amounts of alcohol. And it has been thought that this could potentially impact in a positive way on the risk for vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. So there is a solid rationale for this finding.". The Alzheimer's-cardiovascular... (MEDLINEplus)
A few drinks 'cuts dementia risk' Jul 14, 2009
Lead researcher Dr Kaycee Sink said: "There are several possible ways in which moderate drinking might be associated with reduced risk of dementia. "One is the same as the way we think moderate alcohol reduces the risk of heart disease, by beneficial effects on HDL cholesterol and blocking platelets. "Additionally, animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain that is important in memory.". (BBC News -- Health)
AUTO: Used-car dealers reflect wider industry woes Jul 12, 2009
But their sales have taken nearly as large a hit, according to dealers and data from The HdL Companies, a consulting firm that analyzes sales-tax revenue for city governments ... Those figures, from HdL, compare the 12 months from April 2008 through March 2009 with the prior 12 months ... From April 2008 through March, independents in Escondido took in 38 percent less revenue than in the prior 12-month period, according to The HdL Companies. (North County Times)
The Omega Oils 3,6,and 9 Jul 11, 2009
They slow down the liver's production of dangerous triglycerides, while at the same time, increasing the body's level of HDL (high-density lipoproteins), otherwise known as the good cholesterol ... Oleic acid is important for heart health, as it works by increasing HDL levels in the body, and eliminating LDL's, or bad cholesterol. (Suite101.com)
