 High blood cholesterol can affect anyone. It’s a serious condition
that increases the risk for heart disease, the number one killer of
Americans—women and men. The higher your blood cholesterol
level, the greater your risk.
Fortunately, if you have high blood cholesterol, there are steps you
can take to lower it and protect your health. This booklet will show
you how to take action by following the Therapeutic Lifestyle. The PDF guide is linked on this page from the Department of Health and Social Services.
Not all vegetables and fruits are equal. Many people, even those of us who are eating a “healthy diet,” are deficient in many of the nutrients that could be helping us to prevent disease. We can now examine the micronutrients in fruits and vegetables and assess which ones have more health promoting qualities. Micronutrients include the general categories: vitamins and minerals. But the most exciting category of micronutrients is phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are non-vitamin, non-mineral components of foods that have significant health benefits. Learn more about phytonutrients in this article from SuperFoods RX.
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Protecting your health as you travel. Whether for business or pleasure, many of you travel frequently staying in hotels and motels along the way. New research from the University of Virginia suggests that you may be exposed to viruses in your room from previous guests. The research tells you some common places where viruses reside and suggests that for self protection, you may want to carry some disposable, antiseptic wipes next time you plan to stay overnight.
HIV Screening. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today published new recommendations for health care providers that are designed to make voluntary HIV screening a routine part of medical care for all patients aged 13 to 64. Highlights of the new recommendations are in the news release from CDC.
Evaluating on-line medical advice. The number of Web sites offering health-related information grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. This short guide contains important questions you should consider as you look for health information online. Answering these questions when you visit a new site will help you evaluate the information you find.
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