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Open Question: Where can I get a proper list of low cholesterol foods and high ones to avoid?

Open Question: How can my parents live to 100?

My dad is 65. He's 200 lbs and about 5'4". He has a little belly. He basically sits in front of the TV the whole day, and has a high blood pressure. He drinks like once every two weeks, and nothing more than beer (usually wine, though). He eats quite a bit of rice and roti (Indian flat bread), and doesn't have much spicy food (spicy meaning hot, he eats food with various spices and herbs). He eats quite a bit, and is always looking for a snack. Every 20-30 minutes, we find him with another snacks such as nuts and fruit (usually healthy stuff). He has gout (high uric acid). Everything else in his body in in normal range such as sugar, cholesterol, and other such stuff. His blood pressure gets slightly higher on occasion, and he can feel it. He knows when his blood pressure is high, and keeps checking it regularly. He hasn't had any major health problems, as long as I can remember. He's not very active, but one thing does scare me. He can sleep at any time. Like sometimes we walk in the living room, and see him sleeping, and we wake him up, and in two minutes, he's sleeping again. He always denies that he's sleeping, but he clearly is. He also snores quite heavily, but that has toned down a bit in the past few weeks. We always keeps worrying a lot, and never seems to be relaxed. HIs family has a record of high blood pressure, and his father ultimately dies of a heart attack. My mother is 55. She's 190 lbs and about 5'1". She's clearly overweight. Her mother recently passed away from a diabetes related complication. My mother said that she had high sugar until I was born, and then it went away. She has similar eating habits like my father. Everything with her is normal, but has a borderline sugar and triglycerides. She loves sweets, but has cut back quite a bit lately. She is optimistic but still feels helpless sometimes. She ponders in deep thoughts for a while then emerges with high spirits. She has quite an active social life with like 1 party a week (at least). She has some problems sleeping sometimes, but she makes up for it by having afternoon naps. She's a stay at home mom who keeps cooking and cleaning, so she's busy all the time, but she really hates the job. What are the chances of my parents living to be old, and how can I increase their chances? I want them to live long, so please be serious. more

Open Question: my doctor said my cholesterol is 700.What does that mean? I know it is high but how high?

High blood pressure!High Cholesterol!What is the highest it can go? more

Open Question: My good cholesterol is low, how do I make it higher? I'm only 21 so I'm just wondering?

Usually people would ask how to lower it, but apparently mine is too low, which actually kind of shocks me because aside from the occasional chest pains I feel fine. So question How do I make my good cholesterol higher? Any help and tips are greatly appreciated. If it's medication[which I doubt will be given but just in case] I'm allergic to sulfa drugs more

Open Question: I need help with cheese?

my friend's doctor told her she has slightly high cholesterol but she loves cheese. any lower cholesterol cheeses you know of?hahahaha very mature bradleyim not attacking bradley. i laughed... more

Open Question: What is the purpose of the Blood test?

I went to the hospital because I was having mild pains in my chest, my jaw, and I had a headache. I have type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. So they admitted me. They ran a cat scan of my head, my chest, and my lower abdominal. Throughout the night ,they were taking tubes of blood from me, and the next day. The doctors came later on that evening and said that everything was okay. My question is, what was the purpose for them to take my blood? Do they run blood tests for everything, to find out whats wrong with you? more

Open Question: My Mum has raised heartbeat?

I got a phone call from my Mum today from the doctor surgery saying they were getting an ambulance for her as she has a raised heartbeat. She suffers from mild emphysema and high cholesterol. She said she would phone when she knew more but that was 5 hours ago. I'm just a little worried so can anyone tell me what it might be and how serious it's likely to be? No smartass answers pleaseShe said she had an ecg but didn't say anything else about it. more

Open Question: Should I be worried about my cholesterol? It's 202.?

I'm a young guy in my twenties. My BMI is 21. I exercise basically everyday, everything from biking to walking to running and stair climbing to yoga. I eat pretty healthy, lots of whole grains, fiber-rich foods, and vegetables. I'm also vegetarian. I do occasionally (once a week) indulge in something pretty bad: say, fried onion rings or a big ice cream sundae. But, day to day, I'm healthier than most anyone i know. My cholesterol is 202, though, high for a vegetarian, and high for someone so young. The "good" cholesterol is high also (93), but, my doctor was still alarmed that someone of my weight and health would be at 202. Should I worry? Should I take drastic steps, cut out ALL unhealthy food? Or is it possible my cholesterol just runs high and as long as I'm healthy it's nothing ot worry about? more

Open Question: Doctors or cardiologists out there? Need medical advice?

I have always had high cholesterol (as high as 400) and have had problems with side effects from all the statin drugs used to treat it. Nearly all of the other meds out there have been tried and now my doctor is telling me that he is not going to treat this anymore- just wait for 6 months to recheck it. I am concerned that I may be in trouble. I have intermittent episodes at night where my heart beats once, very strongly, and then goes back to a normal rhythm. What would your assessment (from afar) tell you that I should ask my physician?I am only mildly overweight- approx 20 pounds- for my height. I eat a low fat diet and do 30 minutes of cardio exercise at least 5 days per week. My question is regarding whether this is something I should seek a second opinion for or is my doctor's plan an acceptable one, given the circumstances? more

Open Question: What do you think about the artical I wrote?

It's for summer school. We have to pick any three myths and disprove them. I chose mine in the diet section. HOw do you like it? Any suggestions? Any comments or constructive criticism? Will give 10pts 1. Being Slightly Overweight is Bad for your health Not quite so. As it turns out, it could be exactly the opposite. According to a recent Canadian study, people slightly overweight live longer than than those of a medically normal or healthy range. Even though the study only looked at deaths during, not quality of life.It is becoming clear that a few extra pounds may help protect the human body. So yeah go ahead and have that extra bowl of pasta, just not everyday. 2. Skipping breakfast will help you lose weight As much I wish it did it doesn't. Statistics show that as many as one in four, to one in two Americans don't consume breakfast. Researchers have found that not eating a breakfast can contribute to high cholesterol levels, a decreases sensitivity to insulin, weight gain, heart disease and iron deficiency among other things. Just some more reasons to consume breakfast. 3. For women, weight training will make you look masculine Nope! To bulk up from weight training would take a lot of weight lifting and a diet with lots of protein. Strength training will increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will increase your metabolism, but not likely will not give you very much added bulk. The reason behind this is because women don't make enough testosterone as men. They see men weight lift and get bulky and think that will happen to them, but because women don't produce very much testosterone, the hormone that allows men to build muscle as the do more

Resolved Question: What do you think about this [ I wrote ]?

It's for summer school. We have to pick any three myths and disprove them. I chose mine in the diet section. HOw do you like it? Any suggestions? Any comments or constructive criticism? Will give 10pts 1. Being Slightly Overweight is Bad for your health Not quite so. As it turns out, it could be exactly the opposite. According to a recent Canadian study, people slightly overweight live longer than than those of a medically normal or healthy range. Even though the study only looked at deaths during, not quality of life.It is becoming clear that a few extra pounds may help protect the human body. So yeah go ahead and have that extra bowl of pasta, just not everyday. 2. Skipping breakfast will help you lose weight As much I wish it did it doesn't. Statistics show that as many as one in four, to one in two Americans don't consume breakfast. Researchers have found that not eating a breakfast can contribute to high cholesterol levels, a decreases sensitivity to insulin, weight gain, heart disease and iron deficiency among other things. Just some more reasons to consume breakfast. 3. For women, weight training will make you look masculine Nope! To bulk up from weight training would take a lot of weight lifting and a diet with lots of protein. Strength training will increase the amount of muscle you have, which in turn will increase your metabolism, but not likely will not give you very much added bulk. The reason behind this is because women don't make enough testosterone as men. They see men weight lift and get bulky and think that will happen to them, but because women don't produce very much testosterone, the hormone that allows men to build muscle as the do. more

Open Question: My poor dog is sick and I'm confused?

I took my 12 lb Shi-tzu to the vet with a distended tummy and congestion. She had xrays and it showed her gallbladder was much larger than normal. It also showed her stomach had a lot of air in it. The vet took some blood and this is where it gets even more confusing...her blood work showed her cholesterol was high and her triglycerides were very high. The only definitive answer I got was that the air in her tummy was from her swallowing air - really!? She had no answer for the swollen gallbladder, the high cholesterol and the very high triglycerides. She's getting an ultrasound on Monday to get a closer look at her gallbladder and see what kind of treatment is going to be necessary. All this took place on Tuesday and as of today (Thursday), she is even more congested, will eat only a few bites of food, sleeps most of the time and when I pick her up, she moans and I know her tummy must be hurting her. I called the vet again today and was told to give her 12.5 mg. of Benadryl 3 times a day for the congestion. The vet gave her a prescription of Albuteral for I guess, her breathing. I gave her a couple of doses but it didn't seem to help and it made her shake so bad, I didn't want to add to her misery. I'm confused and don't know what to do next. She's my best friend and I think I'm hurting more than she is (I doubt that but you get the point). Any answers would be nice. Thank you - Alex more

Open Question: Lightheadness, vertigo, possible bruit: should I be worried?

For years I have been getting a sharp pain in the right side of my neck when my heart beats real fast. My physician said it may be a carotid bruit and to go to a cardiologist, who pretty much told me i was making it up and never did the ultrasound. Also, a week ago I was standing by my desk at work when all of the sudden it felt like my brain was vibrating inside my skull for about 5 seconds, immediately followed by a strong feeling of vertigo for a good 15 seconds. While it was happening somebody called me over to them but it was all I could do to grip the desk to keep from falling over from the dizziness. This has happened about 4 times in the last 6 months, and I am wondering if it could be related to my arterial pain, like my brain is losing circulation or something. I am only 18 though, so a blockage doesn't seem likely, though I know I have high cholesterol and high blood pressure do to pretty crappy genes. Could these little symptoms be signs of something worse? more

Open Question: what kind of tea to drink if you have high cholesterol?

is arizona green tea good the one with ginseg and honey more

Open Question: Am i at risk of a hereditary heart attack?

I'm a 26 year old male who sadly this year lost his father who was only 50 to a heart attack. Because of this i went and got my tests done and it turns out i have high cholesterol, but good plood pressure and a normal pulse. I have been getting small tight chest pains of late, although this could be paranoia. Thing is although my Dad went young, in general my family members live long lives, i still have all my Grandparents... So would that mean that it's not really a worry from a hereditary point of view? more

Open Question: I'm Anemic and I have high cholesterol, what do I eat?

What are some do's and dont's? I am 18 years old, female, and I just got my bloodwork back. I am very scared about all of this and need some guidance with what to eat.... I have heard from sources that I can't eat red meat from my high cholesterol, but would that make my iron defincency worse? more

Open Question: What is a good stop smoking snack for my Husband who just had a heart attack?

My husband just had a heart attack and was diagnosed with high cholesterol, he was using sun flower seeds to help him quit smoking (which he desperately needs to do) but doesn't like the ones without salt. Clearly the salted ones are another heart attack waiting to happen so is there another snack that I can get him to help that is low fat and sodium? more

Resolved Question: Do you know if there are any vitamins/minerals that could possibly keep you?

awake at night or make your meds not work at night? I found out my cholesterol is high so I started taking Vit. E, flush free Niacin and Fish, Flaxseed and Borage Oil. Would any of these make me not sleep at night or mess with my meds that help me sleep?? Thank you in advance for your answer.But I am not taking any cholesterol lowering drugs yet. They wanted to see if I could get it down on my own. more

Open Question: My mother is offended when I tell her that she has clogged arteries?

My mother has had outrageously high cholesterol (275+) for about 18 years now, and she refuses to change her diet. She eats cookies, ice cream, candy, chips, etc. and then she'll eat high fat foods like cheese, oils, cream, etc. I tell her that it is dangerous for her to eat these things because she is eating both high fat and high carb, and that'll clog her arteries. I've tried to show her pictures of what the actual clogged arteries look like (as have her doctors). I am afraid that she is going to die of a heart attack or stroke because she won't change the way she eats! However, she claims that 18 years of tests have ALL been wrong and that she doesn't really have high cholesterol. I told her that was ridiculous and being in denial was only going to harm her further. So the other day, randomly she freaked out and said "STOP INSULTING MY PHYSICAL APPEARANCE!" and I was like, "What?" and she was like "Stop insulting my arteries." I have never heard of someone being offended by 'insults to their arteries.' What can I do to get through to her?! Thanks, I'll pick a best answer TODAY! more

Open Question: Daughter has had soft lump on back of neck for 15 years?

Hello I have a 15 year old daughter who has a lump since birth and her doctor told us not to worry. I took her to another doctor the other day and he told me that she may have cushing's disease and needed to see an endocrinologist asap but he felt that she was fine due to her lab work. Her am cortisol level was 23.7. She has every sign of having cushing's other then her am cortisol. My question is can she still have cushing's disease with "normal" cortisol level? If not what else could the lump be? She also has High triglycerides of 160 and her hdl cholesterol level is low 35. She works out and weighs 162lbs 5"4 height. She was very tiny til she was 10 then it seemed like over night she gained a lot of weight. Her eating habits are not the best. Can any please help?! Thank you very concerned MOM! more

Open Question: If evolution doesn't exist, then how do we explain high cholesterol?

When native Americans were mostly hunter-gatherers hundreds or thousands of years ago, and food was less readily available than in modern society, their diets consisted of primarily vegetation, nuts, berries, and the occasional animal. For some groups though gathering outpaced hunting. As if to compensate for this, over time it could be said the human body in these primitive cultures evolved the ability to maintain a higher level of cholesterol in the bloodstream, to compensate for the lack of that substance in their diet. Over time, those groups of humans which depended on cholesterol obtained from meat as a staple in their diets may have died out as they hunted their prey to extinction. Now, in the age of meat, dairy, lard and other products high in cholesterol as well as easily obtained at the grocery store, what was once a survival strategy for the body becomes a liability for those whose ability to compensate for lack of sufficient cholesterol is no longer required. Native Americans, African Americans, and other cultures with roots in hunter-gatherer societies in prehistoric times share high cholesterol as a part of their physiology in modern times. How do we explain this, if evolution didn't compell this change? more

Open Question: total cholesterol(98), HDL(22), LDL(31) VLDL(44), Tryglycerides is(224). should I be overly concerned?

I also have a fatty liver, fatty lymph nodes, enlarged liver and spleen, had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago. I had a TIA 9 years ago, recently suffered from Bells palsy (left side of face went numb). I am a male 40 yrs old 5'10 and 205 pounds. I was a truck driver till september when i could not handle the job anymore. I am NOT a drinker at all.. though I had been accused of drinking by my dr more than once when blood work came back, and was never once told why he kept asking if I drank over and over again. I do not smoke either, not currently on ANY meds (I was on lipod for 2 weeks a few months ago - made me sick and I stopped it and changed doctors at that time) I am trying to find information on LOW cholesterol.. I can find everything about HIGH but not LOW. I have NO energy and sleep alot too. more

Resolved Question: Why aren't health insurers allowed to deny coverage or charge higher premiums based upon physical fitness?

I eat right and I exercise seven to eight times per week. I look better - and bench more - at 40 than I did at 20. My cholesterol count is 133. It's just a matter of lifestyle: a choice. My risk of serious health problems - and significant cost to my insurer -is as a result much less than that of an overweight, lethargic person (or smoker, heavy drinker, illicit drug user, etc....). People who are judged to have caused automobile accidents, or have certain types of citations, etc... pay more than the rest of us for car insurance (a lot more) with the net result being that our premiums are lower than they would be if the total cost to insure drivers were spread evenly among us. Why can't it work that way with health insurance? Wouldn't that help reduce premiums for the rest of us, as people who make unhealthy lifestyle choices either (a) had to pay higher premiums or (b) opted out of coverage altogether? The process would be simple - every 3 years the insured would have to take a physical exam with his PCP (the insurer already pays for an annual physical). A higher premium would apply based upon weight guidelines - say starting at 20 lbs overweight - and other measures that could easily be detected via blood test and/or urinalysis, such as drug use. Isn't this how insurance is supposed to work? The concept is that a group of individuals insures against a risk of something bad happening to any of them. But self-induced health problems aren't the same insurable risk as are random health problems. It's really unfair for people who stay fit to have to pay more than the true cost of their risk, in order to allow people who don't stay fit to skate off paying less than the true cost of their risk, especially when the differences are the result of choices. And wouldn't higher premiums for obesity, smoking, etc.... serve as an additional inducement for people with bad habits to change them?Question was health, not life.Incog - yes, obesity is caused by overeating. [calories consumed minus calories burned] x 3500 = 1 lb more

Resolved Question: My Dr. wants me to reduce my cholesterol (150 now) and says I might have a heart attack because of dibetes.?

I've been going to him for 18 months and he has never used the stethascope on me. I do not have high blood pressure. What cholesterol level would be appropriate for my condition?My hdl is 38. more

Open Question: Can anyone list any fried foods they can think of?

My doctor says I need to lower my cholesterol because it is way to high! And she says it's because of the fried foods. I already got french fries, chicken nuggets, and donuts; but what else? more

Open Question: I really need help to lower cholesterol? Please help!?

Hi my husband was just diagnose with really bad cholesterol.Dr said he is in really high risk of getting a heart attack or stroke,we have a 6yr old daughter and one on the way I wouldn't like for this kids to stay with out a father.I'm in tears asking for your help.He also has high blood pressure .What I need help is on how to change the diet what is ok to eat and what"s bad if any body knows of recipes please let me know. Thanks for everyone that helps us out. more

Open Question: Is 6.08 a really high cholesterol level, or just a bit high.?

Should i be worried. I had a blood test done and got a phone call from my Dr's surgery and they said everything was fine, but my cholesterol level was up a bit and the Dr would like to see me. They made an appointment for a little over 3 weeks later, so i'm assuming it's not that bad or they would have booked me in earlier. Should i be worried with 6.08. Thanks in advance. more

Open Question: does orange roughy fish help lower high cholesterol?

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Open Question: where can I call to tell carl's jr. to quit putting high fats in foods?

do you agree with me? or not? Guacamole Bacon: Calories: 830 Calories from fat: 630 Fat (g): 55 Saturated fat (g): 17 Cholesterol (mg): 95 Carbohydrates: 53 Original $6 burger: Calories: 890 Calories from fat: 480 Fat (g): 54 Saturated fat (g): 20 Cholesterol (mg): 130 Carbohydrates: 58 Medium fries: Calories: 460 Calories from fat: 200 Fat (g): 22 Saturated fat (g): 4.5 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Carbohydrates: 60 Total: Calories: 2,180 Calories from fat: 1,310 Fat (g): 131 Saturated fat (g): 41.5 Cholesterol (mg): 225 Carbohydrates: 171 all this in food.. more

Resolved Question: Eight 12 ounce cans of diet soda bad for me?

I drink on average 6-8 diet soft drinks (my preference are diet Mountain Dew and diet Cherry Coke) a day along with about 24 ounces of water, and 12-24 ounces of black coffee. Is this too much liquid to drink in a day? I am very healthy 51 years old male who exercise daily and have an excellent cholesterol, blood pressure and resting heart rate in the mid to high 50's. more

Voting Question: Severe issue, doctors please advise ... It is more than serious please.?

First of all I need to describe the case from the beginning: 1- Before 2 years my mother was complaining about her memory; she was unable to retrieve some information, or names. 2- She is 62 years old. 3- At that time we went to the doctor and he said that she does not have Alzheimer, but she has depression, he gave her anti-depressant called Zoloft with Depackine. 4- Things from 2 years ago till now do not changed to the good, however she was going to the doctor every 2 months to have the normal check. 5- lately some vague signs start to appear, we should repeat a story for her twice or maybe more to understand it, and she has too much tense inside her. 6- She smokes heavily, drink coffee a lot, has high cholesterol with high blood pressure. and she takes medications for pressure and cholesterol. 7- We take her again to the doctor, he said he is not sure but she might have Alzheimer disease in an early stage. 8- Doctors, its not from my passion, but I am sure she has depression becasue she has nothing to do in home, she lived a very hard life, and she fought to grow us and she still fighting. Therefore I would ask your help ... I am quite sure she does not have that disease so would you please advise. I am willing to do anything you propose to have my mother in a good health please. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is it safe to fly with high cholesterol?

After being taken off simvistatin because of muscle pain my cholesterol has shot up to 7.2 and 5.My doctor has now given me atorvistatin.I am flying from Blackpool to N Ireland and i don't know whether i should start taking them now or wait till i come home in 10 days time.Im not sure how flying will affect me,i also have high blood pressure my doc has just upped my dose of ramipril to 2.5mg. more

Voting Question: How can foods like fish and olive oil be good for your heart if they are so high in cholesterol?

It just doesn't make sense to me- my doctor told me that fish and olive oil (especially EVOO) are very good for the heart. However, when I began reading labels of these foods, they are very high in cholesterol. Can someone explain this to me? Thank you! :) more

Voting Question: Can you help me with these questions? Please help! :)?

So my teacher gave my class an old exam to review for the final, but won't give the answer key. I got the majority right, except for these questions where my answers were wrong. Can anybody help me with this please? My final is tomorrow and this would be great review. Even if you know some of the answers, it will be of great help. Thanks! 2.How is transcription of eukaryotic genes controlled? a.all eukaryotic operons are controlled by repressors and activators b.transcription is suppressed when the DNA is acetylated c.more genes are transcribed when the DNA is decondensed d.the operators are always close to the promoter of eukaryotic genes e.all of the above 20.What is the function of microtubule associated proteins (MAPs) during cell division? a.to carry the chromosomes b.to attach to the cell cortex c.to help the microtubules shrink d.to stabilize the microtubules e.to help break apart the nuclear membrane 27.What occurs during apopotosis? a.cleavage of cytochrome c b.phosphorylation of procaspases c.cleavage of procaspases d.phosphorylation of cdc6 e.phosphorylation of cytochrome c 28.How does the exterior appearance of a cell change during the cell cycle? a.the cell temporarily detaches from surrounding cells and becomes more round b.the cell temporarily detaches from surrounding cells and becomes more flat c.the cell begins developing the cleavage furrow during interphase d.a and c e.b and c 29.What is the difference between phagocytosis and pinocytosis? a.phagocytosis is performed by all cells in the body, pinocytosis is only performed by certain white blood cells b.phagocytosis is dependent on clathrin, pinocytosis is not dependent on clathrin c.pinocytosis is dependent on clathrin, phagocytosis is not dependent on clathrin d.cholesterol can only be removed from the bloodstream by phagocytosis, not by pinocytosis e.none of the above 30.If a TATA box is mutated, what would be the direct effect in a cell? a.the cell would be unable to complete cytokinesis b.the cell would be unable to replicate DNA c.the cell would be unable to repair damaged DNA d.the cell would be unable to secrete proteins e.the cell would be unable to transcribe a gene 33.Which of the following molecules are released from a cell by constitutive secretion? a.nitric oxide b.epinephrine (a neurotransmitter) c.collagen (a component of extracellular matrix) d.testosterone e.epithelial growth factor 34.When a positive feedback loop is activated in a cell, what occurs? a.the gene for a transcription factor is transcribed continuously b.the cell divides until a negative feedback loop is activated c.the DNA in the cell begins to condense d.the DNA in the cell is replicated e.the cell continuously secretes certain proteins 40.When do centrosomes begin to replicate? a.during G1 phase b.during S phase c.during G2 phase d.during prophase e.during prometaphase 41.How is the pH of the lysosome different from other organelles and why? a.the pH of the lysosome is higher in order for the enzymes in the lysosome to function b.the pH of the lysosome is higher in order to stabilize oligosaccharides being produced in lysosomes c.the pH of the lysosome is lower in order for the enzymes in the lysosome to function d.the pH of the lysosome is lower in order to stabilize oligosaccharides being produced in lysosomes e.the pH of the lysosome is lower in order for ATP to be produced by proteins in the lyosome membrane 45.When a cell is in G0, what is occurring in the cell? a.the DNA is condensed b.cyclins are being produced c.Bax and Bak are activated d.histones are being acetylated e.securin is being activated what is continuously active in some tumor cells? wheat levels are constant during the cell cycle? what attaches directly to the centromere? more

Voting Question: SHOULD I SEE CARDIOLOGIST?

What would cause a sudden increase in blood pressure / fast heart beat? Highest it got 178/96 pulse 110, it is now back to normal 115/70 pulse 80... This lasted about 30-45 minutes, lots of anxiety. I have been drinking beers quite a bit lately, 10-12 beers every other night last couple of months? I have lots of stress, finances, emotional stress. Male 45, 200, cholesterol 187, triglycerides 86, LDL 114, HDL 56 more

Voting Question: BLOOD PRESSURE QUESTION HELP?

What would cause a sudden increase in blood pressure / fast heart beat? Highest it got 178/96 pulse 110, it is now back to normal 115/70 pulse 80... This lasted about 30-45 minutes, lots of anxiety. I have been drinking beers quite a bit lately, 10-12 beers every other night last couple of months? I have lots of stress, finances, emotional stress. Male 45, 200, cholesterol 187, triglycerides 86, LDL 114, HDL 56 more

Voting Question: WHAT CAUSES SUDDEN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

What would cause a sudden increase in blood pressure / fast heart beat? Highest it got 178/96 pulse 110, it is now back to normal 115/70 pulse 80... This lasted about 30-45 minutes, lots of anxiety. I have been drinking beers quite a bit lately, 10-12 beers every other night last couple of months? I have lots of stress, finances, emotional stress. Male 45, 200, cholesterol 187, triglycerides 86, LDL 114, HDL 56 more

Voting Question: SUDDEN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE?

What would cause a sudden increase in blood pressure / fast heart beat? Highest it got 178/96 pulse 110, it is now back to normal 115/70 pulse 80... This lasted about 30-45 minutes, lots of anxiety. I have been drinking beers quite a bit lately, 10-12 beers every other night last couple of months? I have lots of stress, finances, emotional stress. Male 45, 200, cholesterol 187, triglycerides 86, LDL 114, HDL 56 more

Voting Question: blood samples at the doctors office?

if you had blood taken to analyze for high cholesterol, would the doctor tell you if they found you had an STD? or would it come up in their tests? more

Voting Question: Lately I've been getting warmer. Meaning I'm always hot. I know its not my age, I'm only 28.?

I always have to have a fan on me, and when I go into my car the AC must always be on. My boyfriend's temperature is normal and thinks I am crazy for always needing this stuff on. Now I've always enjoyed the heat but so far with this summer I'm just constantly warm, I know its not my age, and I could admit that I'm a little overweight, but I have been going to the gym on a regular. I attempted to look up this online but every answer was geared towards women older than I and going through menopause. I honestly don't know what this is. Any help would be great. Oh also I've been to the doctors and I'm in great health, no high cholesterol I've had my thyroid checked and thats great. According to them I'm in perfect health, just need to drop 30lbs.no, I'm not pregnant. more

Open Question: Is that Alzheimer or it is depression? Doctor's please help I need all doctors to help on this?

First of all I need to describe the case from the beginning: 1- Before 2 years my mother was complaining about her memory; she was unable to retrieve some information, or names. 2- She is 62 years old. 3- At that time we went to the doctor and he said that she does not have Alzheimer, but she has depression, he gave her anti-depressant called Zoloft with Depackine. 4- Things from 2 years ago till now do not changed to the good, however she was going to the doctor every 2 months to have the normal check. 5- lately some vague signs start to appear, we should repeat a story for her twice or maybe more to understand it, and she has too much tense inside her. 6- She smokes heavily, drink coffee a lot, has high cholesterol with high blood pressure. and she takes medications for pressure and cholesterol. 7- We take her again to the doctor, he said he is not sure but she might have Alzheimer disease in an early stage. 8- Doctors, its not from my passion, but I am sure she has depression becasue she has nothing to do in home, she lived a very hard life, and she fought to grow us and she still fighting. Therefore I would ask your help ... I am quite sure she does not have that disease so would you please advise. I am willing to do anything you propose to have my mother in a good health please. ThanksDoctor's please help again, I am waiting your answers more

Resolved Question: Would you marry someone with health problems that will get worse in the future?

I am in love with a man who recently asked me to marry him. Although I want to spend my life with him, his health problems are deteriorating. He has diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atrial fibrilation, and severe allergies. I love this man to death and I feel bad about my feelings of not wanting to marry him after all because I will be his care taker instead of his wife. Am I being selfish? more

Resolved Question: Do you believe that beer has health benefits (I'm pretty sure beer drinkers would LOVE to hear this! LOL)?

http://www.essortment.com/all/beerhealthbene_rryq.htm Why drink beer? Who ever thought there would be health benefits to drinking beer? Well, there is! Studies have revealed that beer can produce the same benefits as drinking wine. Whether you prefer ales, lagers, stout, bitter or wheat beers, studies show that one drink a day for women or up to two drinks a day for men will reduce your chances of strokes, heart and vascular disease. It’s no secret that the stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious, long-term disabilities . What’s interesting is that it was proven (New England Journal of Medicine – Nov. 1999) that those who drank one beer a week compared to those who drank one beer a day experienced no variance in reducing stroke risks. It is said that light to moderate drinkers will decrease their chances of suffering a stroke by 20%. A researcher at the Texas Southwestern Medical Center (May 1999) reported that those who consume moderate amounts of beer (one to two a day at the most) have a 30-40% lower rate of coronary heart disease compared to those who don’t drink. Beer contains a similar amount of ‘polyphenols’ (antioxidants) as red wine and 4-5 times as many polyphenols as white wine. Alcohol has also been attributed of its ability to increase the amount of good cholesterol (HDL) into the bloodstream as well as help to decrease blood clots. Beer also contains vitamin B6, which prevents the build-up of amino acid called homocysteine that has been linked to heart disease. Those of us who have high levels of homocysteine are usually more prone to an early onset of heart and vascular disease. A new study performed at the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute in Utrecht indicates that those who drink beer had no increase in their homocysteine level but those who drank wine or liquor had an increase of up to 10%. Also noted was the fact that those who drank beer experienced a 30% increase in vitamin B6 in their blood plasma, thereby proving that beer (in moderation) is actually healthier to drink than wine and other liquor. Did you know? - Beer is nutritious if consumed in moderation - That beer is fat-free and cholesterol free? - Beer has a relaxing effect on the body thereby reducing stress. - It can help you sleep better - It helps prevent heart disease and improves the blood circulation - It has proven to have positive effects on elderly people. It helps to promote blood vessel dilation, sleep, and urination. An average beer contains the following: 0mg of cholesterol 0g of fat 13g of carbohydrate 25mg of sodium protein, calcium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamins B, B2, and B6 Cuisine a la biere… Beer in cooking is deeply rooted in Western Europe. Beer is incomparable as a cooking tool. With its unique flavors and versatilities is it unmatched. Due to the fact that alcohol has a much lower boiling temperature than water, it evaporates quickly while cooking your recipe and thereby only leaves the characteristic taste of the beer. Some ways to use beer in cooking are as follows: -Marinades for beef – both tenderizes and adds flavor. -Used as a substitute for water in different soups and stocks – adds much more flavor to your recipes. -Used in batters for fried foods. -Added to gravies to spice up the taste. -Used as a cooking base/liquid for steaming foods (sausages, shellfish, clams, etc.) Just remember when cooking with beer, keep your beer’s primary taste in mind. Malty beers add a sweet/nutty taste while hop lagers can add a bitter/herbal flavor. Beer increases in bitterness as it reduces to use a sweeter/malty beer when cooking for long periods of time. Now after reading all this ‘good stuff’ on beer, this isn’t to say that you should go out and get ‘boozed up’ because it’s good for you! Obviously the key, as was mentioned earlier, is moderation. Drinking in excess of these guidelines has been associated with an increased risk of several serious health ailments, such as cancer, high blood pressure, and liver disease. Be warned that drinking over moderation can lead to liver damage, dangers of drunk driving, and damage to fetuses of pregnant women who are drinking…just to name a few. The health risks of beer Ever heard of the ‘beer belly’? In a German study, Gerard Klose said ‘dangers begin to emerge in men measuring more than 94 centimeters around the middle, and become "really risky" at a girth of 102 centimeters’. ‘Too much fat’, he said, ‘makes diabetes , certain forms of cancer and heart disease a distinct possibility’.’ It’s no secret that high levels of fat accumulated on the body is unhealthy and can cause serious illness over time. An article in the London Times reports that fat that collects around the internal organs to form the typically male beer belly will also find its way into the bloodstream and in turn, raise your cholesterol levels. This more

Resolved Question: Are cholesterol testing devices really inaccurate?

I am trying to decide which brand to buy but internet seems to be full of negative information about them. Most bad reviews say along these lines: "I measured with the device, got 165, next day went to the lab, they measured 205. 40 is way too big difference." Most bad reviews seem like they are written by the same person. Maybe they actually are written by someone from competition? Also why would someone owning the device go to the lab next day? But my question is: can there really be such high discrepancy in cholesterol reading? Also what is the brand you like and trust? I have trouble believing because this is an important medical measurement and if it's really so badly off those companies will quite easily get sued for that. more

Resolved Question: I am giving a 4 mins. speech about chocolate. can someone help me?

Here is my speech. it is not finished. i can't think of anything else to put in. I need 100 more words. can you help me pls. thank you! :) Life is like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are going to get. Good morning everyone. I am here to talk about the delicious chocolate. Have you ever wondered when chocolate started and who first invented it? The chocolate started over 2000 years ago. The word chocolate comes from the Aztec word chocolat. It means bitter water. Chocolate comes from the seed of a cacao tree where is mostly found at tropical places like in west Africa. The cacao tree waworshipeded by the Mayacivilizationon of Central America and Southern Mexico. They are the ones who first discovered chocolate. According to the legend, the Aztec ruler consumed up to fifty cups of chocolate drink a day. The Aztec treat the chocolate as the food of Gods. The Aztecs and the Spaniards used cacao seeds as their currency. The Spaniards invaded the Aztecs and brought the cacao seeds back home to Spain and the chocolate drink was popular in Spain then it spread throughout Europe where new technologies and innovation changed the texture and thflavorur of chocolate. Good chocolate always gives a rich and fulflavorur. There are 4 different main types of chocolate such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, bittersweet and white chocolate. Dark chocolate is the healthiest chocolate of all. Dark chocolate is a stronflavorur than milk chocolate. There are many health benefits of dark chocolate. It contains high anti- oxidants that can lower blood pressure and can prevent bad cholesterol and heart disease. Dark chocolate is a substitute for a glass of wine. There is an ingredient of chocolate called theobromine that can prevent you from coughing. Many adults prefer dark chocolate and most of the children prefer milk chocolate. Scientists theorize that this is because of dark chocolate's stronger taste. as taste buds age they become less sensitive, and dark chocolate is a more prominenflavorur for adults. Chocolate can have a risk of being obesity especially. Milk chocolate contains milk powder or condensed milk. Milk chocolate is high in calories and fat. In fact, it was prescribed to help fatten up patients suffering from wasting disease like tuberculosis. One researcher at the aromocology patch experimented with helping patients lose weight by having them sniff a chocolate-scented patch whenever they are were tempted to eat chocolate. White chocolate is formed of a mixture of cacao butter , sugar and milk. Chocolate is poisonous to animals because of the theobromine. White chocolate is the only chocolate that is not poisonous to animals. If you are feeling down or depressed, eat chocolate. Chocolate may increase your happiness. Chocolate is a good source of energy and can boost your immune system. Chocolate is a healthy diet and it is good for your body. It can relax you and even prolong your life. According to NCA survey, older children are significantly more likely to prefer chocolate than younger children. Chocolate is one of the most popular treats on holidays like Christmas, Easter, birthdays and especially valentines day. There is popular belief that chocolate can cause acne. But the U.S naval academy found that chocolate doesn’t cause you acne. Chocolate prevents your skin from ageing. It can soften your skin, remove wrinkles and blemishes. Chocolate is not only for eating and drinking. It can also used as a hair product. It can make your hair shiny. There are many chocolate products today like chocolate bath, soap, perfume and candles. Do you know that the world’s largest chocolate bar weighs 2 million kg? It’s length is 3,020 cm and it’s width is 1,060 cm. It was made by nestle company. You know what is good with chocolate? Dipped a strawberry or other fruits to a chocolate. And also you can dip a marshmallow on a chocolate. more

Voting Question: What causes virilization in a female with LOW androgen levels?

Female, 19 yrs old, 5'0" & 110 lbs Symptoms: Hirsutism, hair loss, acne, oily skin, insulin resistance, high cholesterol levels Testosterone was low: <5 nmol/L (normal range for women: 0.5 - 2.5) and free testosterone was 2 (normal range: 0-50) DHEAs and DHT were on the lower normal side more

Resolved Question: Is raisin bran cereal bad if your cholesterol is high (like 230ish)?

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Resolved Question: What can I do to lower my cholesterol and I am 14 years old?

I am 14 years old and skinny 98 pounds and i am 5'6 my cholesterol is 170. i dont know what this means that i have LDL cholesterol and its 100 high i am skinny and i wanna gain weight so i started eating a lot of junk food and i wanna lower my cholesterol but at the same time gain weight the healthy way so what should i do and what should i eat more

Resolved Question: Does Movie Popcorn Have Any or High Cholesterol?

Does the popcorn that you get at the movies have any or a lot of Cholesterol? would it be ok if i didnt get butter on my popcorn? Easy ten points more

Open Question: Why do I sometimes, during rest, have an intense heartbeat that lasts for up to 2 or 3 minutes?

There are times, where I'm simply hanging about (in other words, no intense physical activity) where my heart will simply begin to beat very intensely. So intensely that I can feel it in the back of my throat. It continues to do this for a few minutes before it simply stops and goes back to normal. I try to regulate it through breathing and meditation... but to no avail. What could be causing this? I am a 27 year old male, with no history of high cholesterol or high blood pressure (although it's been some time since my last checkup, this has happened to me since I was a teen.) I do however, have a heart murmur which was determined by my doctors as a child to be normal and not life threatening.This does not happen too often... maybe once every few months. Also, there is no significant pain... just awkward discomfort due to the intense beating of my heart. more