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High Cholesterol
Statins are a class of drugs used to lower cholesterol levels. Plant sterols and stanols are natural statins, or phytosterols, whi...
Chinese herbs are a natural, holistic approach to reducing elevated cholesterol levels. Some Chinese herbs help reduce total chole...
The adrenal glands produce the hormone norepinephrine, a potent form of the “fight or flight” hormone epinephrine. Tum...
The statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are prescription medications used along with diet and exercise to lower c...
Crestor is the brand name of rosuvastatin calcium, one of a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins. These drugs red...
Progesterone is one of the female hormones associated with monthly menstrual cycles. In particular, progesterone helps maintain th...
High cortisol levels, or Cushing's syndrome, occur when the body is exposed to high levels of cortisol, according to the Natio...
Norepinephrine, or noradrenaline, is a catecholamine that functions as a neurotransmitter and a stress hormone. High levels of nor...
While cholesterol is a necessary component in your body, too much of it can be dangerous, leading to clogged arteries that can cau...
Walking and other aerobic physical activity has a direct effect on your blood's good cholesterol level. Regular physical activ...
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