There’s been some evidence suggesting that increasing HDL (aka the good cholesterol) can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke — even without changes in LDL (aka the bad cholesterol). Harvard Women’s Health Watch suggests these five things people can do to raise their HDL levels:
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When I was born, breastfeeding wasn't so common. Many new moms weren't encouraged to do so, and they often felt more than a little shy about the practice (even in this day and age many people get offended when they see a mom breastfeeding in public). Too bad that back then they didn't know the health benefits of breastfeeding.
Cinco de Mayo screams chips and salsa. You can still have your chips and still stay healthy with these new chips...
Corazonas Chips are made with whole oats and plant sterols, proven cholesterol-reducing ingredients. Additionally, Corazonas Heart-Healthy Tortilla Chips are a good source of fiber, cholesterol-free, trans fat-free, low in saturated fat, all-natural, and depending on flavor, a low or reduced-sodium snack.
It is Heart Health month, and yes I do think the American Heart Association picked February on purpose. It is hard for me to not think about my heart with every heart I cut out for the Valentines my daughters are making.
Cholesterol is a big factor in whether your heart is healthy or not. RSS Feed 
