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Dr David Rakelby Dr David Rakel

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in the blood and the cells of the body.

 

The body gets cholesterol in two ways. Some is made in the liver. The rest comes from eating foods from animals such as egg yolks, meat, and whole-milk dairy products.

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Omega-3’s Protect the Brain

A diet rich in omega-3s reduces the severity of brain damage after a stroke, according to a study conducted by Université Laval researchers.

 

The team showed that the extent of brain damage following a stroke was reduced by 25% in mice that consumed DHA type omega-3s daily.

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Spiritual Retreat Helps Heart Patients

Attending a non-denominational spiritual retreat can help patients with severe heart trouble feel less depressed and more hopeful about the future, a University of Michigan Health System study has found.

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Diesel Raises Risk of Heart Attack or Stroke

You know the black exhaust from diesel buses, trucks and other vehicles is bad for your lungs.  But what about health effects of diesel on the heart?

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Celebrex vs. S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe)  for Arthritis Pain

An Alternative to Celebrex:  Can S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe), a dietary supplement, manage arthritis symptoms like Celebrex?

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Patients Weigh Risks vs. Benefits of Medications

Older Patients Concerned About Adverse Effects of Beneficial Medications for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

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