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Health Risks of High Cholesterol

Medical evidence strongly indicates that high cholesterol levels can cause narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis), heart attack and stroke. This is because cholesterol can build up in the artery wall (restricting the flow of blood to your heart, brain and the rest of your body.)  It can also accelerate the development of a lethal blood clot in a blood vessel anywhere in your body! Your […]

Personal Habits to Help You Live Longer

Want to live a longer, healthier life?  Adopting any of the following habits can help you achieve this goal. First of all start walking. Walking just a half an hour a day can cut your risk of having a heart attack in half. Walking half an hour five days a week can also help you lose about a pound a week. This reduces your risk […]