can be corrected or prevented. The cardiovascular diseases that are the greatest threat to African Americans are coronary heart disease‚ high blood pressure‚ stroke‚ and high cholesterol. The risk factors or causes for these diseases are usually linked or overlapping‚ that is factors that contribute to high cholesterol also may cause stroke or heart disease. The
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RESEARCH PAPER The Causes of Gallbladder Attacks Outline I. Introduction: It is estimated that approxiamately 10 to 20 percent of the population in the United States and Western Europe are currently being affected by Gallbladder attacks. Thesis statement: These attacks are mainly caused by the development of gallstones in
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Why You Must Eat Avocados Every Single Day The people in the United States eat a lot of avocados. This delicious fruit is loaded with nutrients and offers many health benefits. Actually‚ according to research‚ people who eat avocados regularly have lower Body Mass Index‚ have higher nutrient intake and are healthier in general. Here are some of the reasons why avocados are so beneficial for your health. Loaded with nutrients Avocados are loaded with nutrients. In fact‚ only one avocado provides
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brings the results of recent cholesterol screening with him to see the nurse. The client is confused about what the results mean and asks what the total cholesterol number should be. Which of the following statements could the nurse make about interpreting the results of the cholesterol screening test? a. Total blood cholesterol should not exceed 150 mg/dl c. Total cholesterol should not exceed 150 mg/ml b. Total cholesterol should not exceed 200 mg/dl d. Total cholesterol should not exceed 200 mg/ml
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three reasons that athletes should not use steroids: a. First I will discuss how steroids affect and damage your liver. b. Secondly‚ I will explain how steroids inhibit your natural hormones. c. Finally‚ I will inform you how they affect your cholesterol or your blood lipid profile. Transition: First I will discuss how steroids affect and damage your liver to an extreme extent. Body I. Steroids tear people’s livers apart. a. Many people believe that steroids only affect hormonal changes and
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ventricular dilation‚ and reduces the risk of heart failure. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. “Lovastatin works by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body to decrease the amount of cholesterol that may build up on the walls of the arteries and block blood flow to the heart‚ brain‚ and other parts of the body” (Medline Plus). 2. How do these drugs work together to address Mrs. Morales’s underlying pathologic
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irritability‚ nausea‚ kidney trouble‚ and heart palpitations. Are High-Protein Diets Safe? Medical experts don’t agree. The American Heart Association doesn’t recommend high-protein diets. Too many fatty meats and dairy foods can raise your cholesterol and risk of a heart attack. Not eating vegetables and grains robs your body of fiber and important nutrients. But high-protein diets can help fight obesity. A more moderate diet‚ which cuts fat but doesn’t cut too many carbohydrates‚ may work safely
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Apples have a good claim to promote health. They contain Vitamin C‚ which aids the immune system‚ and phenols‚ which reduce cholesterol. They also reduce tooth decay by cleaning one’s teeth and killing off bacteria. It has also been suggested by Cornell University researchers that the quercetin found in apples protects brain cells against neuron-degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. An apple a day may not keep any physicians at bay‚ but apples are very nutritious. They are high in fiber
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appearance is by changing your eating habits. One area of the diet that seems to confuse people when it comes to eating healthy is fat. For years fat in the diet is something that people always try to avoid and have always been associated with rising cholesterol levels‚ causing cardiac diseases and obesity. For years doctors and nutritionist have preached the benefits of a low fat diet. Although these disease can be linked to a high intake of fat in the diet‚ what a lot of people don’t realize is that fat
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factors: * Saturated fat intake – contributes to build up of LDL cholesterol causing plaque in the arteries * Trans fat intake – contributes to build up of LDL cholesterol by reducing production of HDL cholesterol * Sodium intake - increases blood pressure and results in hypertension Nutritional protective factors: * High fibre intake - assists in regulating cholesterol levels (by binding to LDL cholesterol to prevent build up in arteries) which reduces the risk of cardiovascular
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