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August 16, 2024/Heart Health

Do Statins Cause Weight Gain?

Statin use has been associated with weight gain but the reasons aren’t clear — and the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks

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August 14, 2024/Heart Health

What’s the Connection Between Statins and Diabetes?

Some statins have been shown to slightly increase your risk of diabetes — but that shouldn’t keep you from taking the medication you need

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March 19, 2024/Weight Loss

14 Ways To Lose Belly Fat

Losing belly fat can reduce your risk for chronic health conditions — try focusing on a diet high in lean protein, exercising regularly, reducing stress and getting quality ZZZs

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February 26, 2024/Heart Health

What It Means if You Have ‘Sticky’ Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol and lipoprotein (a) cholesterol are more likely to stick to your arteries and lead to dangerous heart events

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November 30, 2023/Nutrition

The Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)

This herb offers different potential benefits from the basil you find in pesto

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December 12, 2022/Nutrition

What Is Veganuary? And Why You Should Take the Challenge

Going vegan in January can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure and more

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August 4, 2022/Nutrition

The Pros and Cons of Eating Organ Meat

Organ meat is packed with nutrients, but it’s not good for everyone

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March 28, 2022/Diet, Food & Fitness

What’s the Difference Between ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’ Cholesterol?

Understanding the difference between ‘lousy’ and ‘healthy’ cholesterol can help you keep your heart healthy

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February 18, 2022/Heart Health

Can High Cholesterol Cause Headaches?

Find out if there’s a link between these two conditions

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February 3, 2022/Eye Care

Can Cholesterol Affect Your Eyes?

An expert explains the link

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