High cholesterol is a major contributor to a
variety of cardiovascular health conditions.
Lowering cholesterol can help you avoid heart
problems. Reduce your cholesterol with the help
of our reports below.
In recent decades, the “cholesterol is bad” message has
had a remarkable impact on our health. What to Do About High
Cholesterol will give you the facts about good and bad cholesterol
and triglycerides—where they come from, what they do inside your
body and the arteries of your heart, and what to do when your levels
are off kilter. It also describes the NCEP’s recommendations for
evaluating your risk for heart disease and suggests ways to work with
your doctor to reduce cholesterol by developing a treatment plan tailored
to your particular risk level. Read
more
It doesn’t make sense: Heart disease is one of the most preventable
of all diseases and yet it’s America’s number-one killer
and has been every year since 1921. But you can avoid becoming a heart
disease statistic. The Healthy Heart: Preventing, detecting,
and treating coronary artery disease provides everything you
need to know about preventing and treating coronary artery disease. Read
more
Forget your old ideas about healthy eating. Research done since the 1990s
shows beyond all doubt that you can lower your risk for the most serious
diseases of our time by following a healthy diet. Healthy eating, based
on this new science, can ward off 25% of all cancers and, combined
with exercising regularly and not smoking, can prevent possibly 90%
of cases of type 2 diabetes. Healthy Eating supplies the information
you’ll need to choose safe, nutritious foods. Read
more
The effects of a stroke can be devastating and life altering. The faster
you recognize the symptoms of stroke, the sooner you can get medical
help. Learn the warning signs of a stroke and what to do when you spot
them. Plus, understand the treatments available and the importance of
rehabilitation. Read
more
Stop the silent killer! Hypertension: Controlling the 'Silent
Killer' lays out a step-by-step lifestyle program you can use
to lower your blood pressure. It also covers blood pressure monitoring
and medications. With the information we have today, there is no need
for hypertension to be a killer any longer. Read
more
If you’re concerned about heart disease, you need expert information
and advice you can trust. The Harvard Heart Letter,
from Harvard Medical School, is your monthly advisory on the latest developments
in heart health, new treatments, prevention, and research breakthroughs. Read
more
The Harvard Health Letter delivers timely, authoritative
health information from one of the world’s most trusted sources – the
experts at Harvard Medical School. Read
more
Harvard Men’s Health Watch addresses the health
issues that matter to men the most. From prostate disease to hair loss,
from exercise programs to heart health, this monthly newsletter helps
men lead longer, healthier lives. Read
more
Harvard Women’s Health Watch – the monthly
newsletter that focuses on the special health concerns of women, with
expert information and advice from the specialists at Harvard Medical
School. Read
more