I really appreciate the dietary guidelines that you publish from time to time, but my wife and I find it hard to do the math in a busy supermarket. Can you give us targets that are easier to use than “percentages of daily calories”
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A long-term Danish study correlates a higher sperm count with a lower mortality rate.
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Our April 2011 article “Meet the statins” contained an error.
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The American Heart Association hopes that its definition of ideal cardiovascular health will encourage people to strive to be healthier.
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A clinical trial of niacin in combination with a statin to lower cholesterol was stopped early because of concerns that the combined medication could be associated with an increased risk of stroke.
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I had a heart attack three years ago at age 78. My doctor started me on lisinopril, carvedilol, and aspirin. My total cholesterol is 190, and my LDL is 128. Should I be taking a statin?
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I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don’t like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?
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Carotid ultrasound tests are not necessary or helpful for people who are in good health and not experiencing any warning signs of stroke risk.
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Lowering blood pressure is a primary goal for those with hypertension, but if blood pressure goes too low in someone with high blood pressure, it can cause the heart to get overworked.
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A drug now used in breast cancer treatment may have the potential to prevent the disease in some women.
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