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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Knowing how much exercise to lower your cholesterol can help you in more ways than one. Learn more about exercising and what the right amount is needed to lower cholesterol levels.
Allergy immunotherapy is like getting a series of vaccinations for your allergies. Find out if immunotherapy is best for you and what is involved with the treatment.
Nasal allergies affect many people and can be caused by many different things. Learn about the causes, treatments and types of nasal allergies.
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.
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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.
Meats and high cholesterol are commonly linked to one another for many reasons. Learn more about how meats and high cholesterol interact with each other with the information in this article.
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.
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There are many variables that can increase a person's risk for developing high cholesterol. Learn more about how heredity can affect the risk of high cholesterol in an individual.
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.
Diabetes and cholesterol have some similarities that you should be aware about. See what we have uncovered about cholesterol and its relationship to diabetes.
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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Age and high cholesterol are closely linked to one another for many reasons. Learn more about this unique relationship between age and high cholesterol in this article.
Preparation for quitting smoking is key. These tips will help increase your chances of success as you begin the journey to quit smoking.
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.
The recommended cholesterol level for people at risk for heart disease is different for every person that could be susceptible to this disease. Learn more about the recommended cholesterol levels that an individual at risk should be aware about.
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Knowing how to keep from gaining weight is important to your health. Learn how to keep from gaining weight with these helpful tips that we have gathered for here.
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.
There are certain warning signs that signal the beginnings of a stroke. Learn more about the symptoms associated with a stroke I this article.
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.
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It can be confusing if you look at your cholesterol level from a medical exam. Learn more about what total cholesterol level means with the help of the information inside this article.
The recommended cholesterol levels for a healthy individual depends on the individual themselves. Learn more about cholesterol levels and how they are different for every person.