Bobbie Hasselbring has written over 100 articles for HowStuffWorks and is a veteran food and travel writer. She is the founder and editor of realfoodtraveler.com, dedicated to artisan and regional food and authentic travel and has written several books. She holds a bachelor's degree from UC Davis.
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Your target heart rate depends on several individual factors. Learn more about what target heart rate is and what factors are used to determine it.
Your body mass index, or BMI, is an important figure that you need to be knowledgeable about. Learn more about your body mass index and what you can do to keep it at a healthy level.
Fried foods and cholesterol are typically talked about in the same sentence because of the effects fried foods have on cholesterol. Learn about the relationship between fried foods and cholesterol levels.
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BMI, or body mass index, and high cholesterol are commonly linked to one another. Learn more about BMI and its relationship to high cholesterol with the help of this article.
Whole milk and high cholesterol are commonly linked to one another. Learn more about whole milk and its relationship to high cholesterol in this article.
Do you know if you are at risk for high cholesterol? Find out if you are susceptible to this illness and what you can do to prevent this disease from effecting your body.
Age, gender and cholesterol are all factors that can affect your health. Learn more about the causes and risks that pose a problem to cholesterol levels.
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Potassium and blood pressure are commonly linked to one another because of the effect that potassium has on the blood. Learn more about this mineral and how it relates to blood pressure.
Symptoms of a heart attack can be varied depending on the individual, but a good indicator of a heart attack is shortness of breath. Learn more about the signs of a heart attack here.
Heart disease symptoms include heart attack and heart valve disease which can be treatable with the right therapies. Learn more about heart disease symptoms in this article.
Exercising can help lower cholesterol which is an important step in the treatment process. Learn more about the exercises that aid in a healthy level of cholesterol.
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Getting professional help to lose weight can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Learn more about what you need to look for when seeking professional help for weight control.
Animal dander, or pet dander, can trigger an allergic reaction where the symptoms commonly associated with it are a runny nose and watery eyes.
Learn more about depression treatment in this article. Learn more information about depression, treatment options, and prevention.
Learn more about antidepressants in this article. Learn more information about depression, treatment options, and prevention.
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Treating an illness can vary depending on its severity and how well the body combats the disease. Learn how long you will need cholesterol treatment if you are battling this illness.
More often than not an allergy can be reversed by using alternative methods to combat the symptoms. See what we uncovered about the relationship between exercising and nasal allergies.
If you have a nasal allergy chances are that you are taking a decongestant to combat the symptoms, but be careful as they can have some side effects. Take a look at what the side effects of nasal decongestants can have on your body.
A physical exam is an important tool that your doctor uses to gauge how healthy you are. See what a physician is looking for in a physical exam with the helpful information inside this article.
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Antihistamines can give relief of most allergy symptoms but they can have some nasty side effects. Learn more about antihistamines and what side effects you should watch for.
Antihistamines are a type of medication that can help ease the symptoms of an allergy. Discover how this drug can help treat and a wide range of allergies.
How are allergy tests done? Learn more about how an allergy test is conducted, what you can expect and how to implement the result to treat your allergy symptoms.