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High cholesterol is closely linked with heart and circulatory health and often becomes a greater focus in mid-life. Understanding the subject can help make conversations about food, activity, family history and overall wellbeing easier to navigate.
Here you can explore related articles, local support and useful resources across Calderdale connected with cholesterol and heart health.
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High cholesterol articles
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4 Lifestyle Changes That Lower Bad Cholesterol Better Than Statins
Discusses diet, exercise, weight management and dietary fats in relation to cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
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A Pox on Cholesterol Lowering Drugs: Statins Raise Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Risk
Reviews observational research reporting an association between statin use and increased herpes-zoster risk in older adults.
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Aged garlic extract guards against heart disease in more ways than previously thought
Reviews research into aged garlic extract and cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, inflammation and arterial calcification.
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Are PCSK9 Inhibitors for LDL Cholesterol Safe and Effective?
Assesses evidence on PCSK9-inhibiting medicines used to lower LDL cholesterol, including their effectiveness and safety.
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Cardiologist speaks truth about cholesterol and statins
Discusses elevated cholesterol, arterial plaque and the benefits and limitations associated with cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.
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Cholesterol “solution” found inside artichokes, according to MANY studies
Reviews research into artichoke leaf extract and its possible effects on total and LDL cholesterol levels.
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Cholesterol and Alzheimer’s Disease
Explores evidence connecting cholesterol with the development and progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Cholesterol and Heart Disease: Why Has There Been So Much Controversy?
Reviews the evidence connecting LDL cholesterol with the development and progression of coronary heart disease.
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Cholesterol and Lower Back Pain
Examines how atherosclerosis in the arteries supplying the spine may contribute to disc degeneration and lower back pain.
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Cholesterol Lowering Statins Found to Damage Peripheral Nerves
Discusses research into statin use and the possible risk of peripheral nerve damage.
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Local High cholesterol support
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CREW Heart Support Group
Community heart-support group offering exercise rehabilitation, walking and friendship, with activities intended to support recovery and reduce heart and circulatory health risks.
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HEARTBEAT – Brighouse Heart Support Group
Professionally instructed exercise and Tai Chi classes for adults completing cardiac rehabilitation or living with cardiac risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or excess weight.
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Spire Elland Hospital – Cholesterol Testing
Private cholesterol blood testing and follow-up consultation to assess cardiovascular risk and discuss any further treatment required.
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