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Certain supplements, like licorice root and St. John’s wort, can raise your blood pressure or negatively interact with medication
No, but it momentarily slows down during this involuntary body function
Strokes affect your brain, while heart attacks affect your heart — both can be life-threatening emergencies
High cholesterol can be genetic, but testing and treatment can lower your heart disease risk
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Limiting saturated fat, upping your fiber intake and moving around more can help reduce your ‘bad’ cholesterol
It’s an emergency if the pain doesn’t go away, gets worse or you have other worrying symptoms
Age, sex and genetics are just a few factors that can affect your risk of developing coronary artery disease
There isn’t enough research to recommend the supplement as a solution for lowering LDL levels
You may notice a decrease in your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in about four weeks
Eating heart-healthy foods, moving around more and getting quality sleep are a few ways to get started
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