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24 December 2004
Plant sterols combined with exercise reduce cholesterol levels | | Combining a diet containing plant-derived sterols, which are found in foods such as nuts and legumes, with regular exercise is an effective way for people at risk of heart disease to reduce their fat and cholesterol levels, say researchers.
more |  | 27 October 2004
High-protein diet best for weight loss | | A diet that replaces saturated fats with protein and unsaturated fats leads to greater weight loss and induces more lipid benefits than a diet rich in carbohydrates, US scientists say.
more | | 20 September 2004
Hibiscus flower may help prevent heart disease | | Hibiscus flower extract may have similar cardiovascular health benefits as red wine, say Chinese researchers.
more | | 16 July 2004
TV fix in youth linked to poor health later on | | Children and teenagers who spend 2 or more hours each day watching television are at an increased risk of high cholesterol and obesity in early adulthood, a New Zealand study reveals.
more | | 17 May 2004
Breastfeeding may improve heart health in later life | | The cardiovascular health benefits of breast-feeding have been confirmed by UK scientists, who found that adolescents who had been breast-fed in infancy had healthier cholesterol levels than those who were given formula milk.
more | | 11 May 2004
Low-fat diets may not be best for heart health | | Study findings reveal that a low-fat diet has a negative effect on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, known as "good" cholesterol, and does not offer any cardiovascular benefits over a relatively high-fat diet.
more | | 4 May 2004
Vitamins may increase 'bad' cholesterol levels | | US research results suggest that, contrary to current belief, certain antioxidant vitamins, such as vitamin E, vitamin C and beta carotene, may actually raise levels of "bad" cholesterol.
more | | 27 April 2004
Cholesterol levels change with the seasons | | Cholesterol levels tend to vary with the seasons, say US researchers who found that blood concentrations of cholesterol reach their peak during the winter months.
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