Cholesterol

Treating cholesterol with more than medication

When a person finds out they have high cholesterol, it can be difficult to find the right path to a healthier diet. Which foods should you eliminate? Which ones should you be adding to your grocery cart? Nutrition Facts tables are speaking to you; learn how to listen! Read

Cholesterol

Well-being

Cardiovascular illnesses

Cholesterol

Well-being

Cardiovascular illnesses

Medications that lower cholesterol

Despite having adopted healthy eating habits and enjoying regular exercise, your cholesterol levels are still too high? The next step you may have to consider is taking medication. Cross that bridge without fear by learning more about these types of drugs. Read

Cholesterol

Life habits

Cardiovascular illnesses

3 questions about cholesterol

Nearly 40% of the adult Canadian population shows high levels of cholesterol. Here are three essential facts on this enemy of our arteries. Read

Cholesterol

Medication

Pharmacist

The egg: the food with (almost) super powers!

The yolk is a marvellous emulsifier for making mayonnaise and some sauces. And since the whole egg is a strong coagulator, which is a key quality in many recipes, it is your best ally for making delicious cakes and pastries that will earn you plenty of smiles! Read

Healthy habits

Cholesterol

Metro tip

The DASH diet: controlling blood pressure with healthy eating

The DASH diet is of interest to people who want to control their hypertension or adopt a healthier lifestyle. The diet provides eating choices that help you reduce blood pressure levels and the negative impact of hypertension on your health. Read

Food

Hypertension

Cholesterol

Update on cholesterol

Have you noticed that many of your friends say they have high cholesterol? In 2009-2011, Statistics Canada reported that 40% of Canadians had a high cholesterol level. Despite the frequency of this problem, do you really know the facts about hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol? Read