Hypertension

Low cholesterol, or hypolipidemia, occurs when a person has unusually low cholesterol levels in their blood. Excess weight, insulin, and smoking can cause low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol. People can also have low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol. Despite the name, the body needs some LDL cholesterol to function. Very low cholesterol levels may be a sign of an underlying disease. Some potential causes of low overall or LDL cholesterol include chronic infections, inflammation, and malnourishment. Read on to learn more about what causes low cholesterol. HDL is beneficial cholesterol. Some common causes of low HDL cholesterol include: Losing weight and quitting smoking may help bring HDL cholesterol to a satisfactory level. Less commonly, an underlying medical condition may lower HDL cholesterol: APOA1 deficiency: This rare genetic condition affects the APOA1 gene, which is responsible for encoding a prote...

Does Cholesterol in Food Affect Your Cholesterol Levels? It seems that a disproportionate amount of the 5 million or so terabytes of information on the internet are devoted to advising people on how to lower their cholesterol. The bulk of this advice seems to be a debate about whether it's okay to eat eggs or shrimp or some other high-cholesterol food; whether they're "safe" or if they'll cause your arteries to plug up as snugly as your toilet when your four-year-old nephew tried to flush down a big Idaho potato. Let me try to shine a little light through that murky sea of terabytes and say that the amount of cholesterol in the food you eat doesn't appear to matter much at all. Partake regularly in the Tuesday night, all-you-can-eat "Shrimp-A-Palooza" at the local seafood shanty. It probably won't make a difference. Pop eggs like you're in prison and your fellow inmates, to alleve the boredom, bet you a carton of cigarettes that you c...

(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

You're not alone if you've wondered if anxiety causes your brain to process differently. It's not a simple answer. A therapist can help you understand. When you live with anxiety, you may feel like the world wasn't quite built for you. You may notice that you differ from peers in how you interpret information or communicate. Perhaps you feel like you can relate to those with neurodivergence. It can be helpful to learn about this term and what it means. It depends on who you ask. The prefix neuro- is Greek for nerves or the nervous system. We use it in reference to brain biology. Neurotypical would be what science considers mainstream brain function. Neurodivergence is fast becoming an umbrella term used to describe how a brain functions outside of the 'neurotypical' mold, says Dr. Carly Claney, a licensed clinical psychologist in Seattle, Washington. To date, there's no formal consensus among medical experts about whether or not anxiety is a form of neurodi...

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Do you find that you're more anxious after drinking? Is the alcohol causing the anxiety, or is your anxiety causing you to drink? Or is it both? Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress, characterized by feelings of nervousness and anxiousness, explains the American Psychiatric Association. However, the chronic use of alcohol can lead to anxiety as it impacts your ability to respond to stress in healthy ways. Dr. Ashish Bhatt, a physician, addiction medicine specialist and psychiatrist and the medical content director for Addiction Center, told Newsweek: "Our bodies tend to create opposite reactions in order to offset or balance out the offending agents. In the case of alcohol, the compensation results in the mind and body no longer being in a calm and relaxed state, but an excited and aroused one." Alcohol can cause or exacerbate anxiety and other mental health problems, Bhatt said. "Many times people who abuse alcohol often suffer with pre-existing worry or anxiety ...

Nuts are a great source of good cholesterol (HDL) What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in our cells. Cholesterol essentially is not bad for the body as many might think. Cholesterol aids the production of various hormones, vitamins and other components that ensure the healthy functioning of our bodies. Cholesterol is divided into two types that help us understand what kind of cholesterol we need to be worried about. In this article, we discuss the difference between these two kinds and what we must do to maintain the correct levels of them. What are the types of cholesterol? As discussed above, there are 2 kinds of cholesterol. There is LDL and HDL cholesterol. LDL refers to low-density lipoprotein while HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. What is the difference between LDL and HDL? There are various degrees by which LDL and HDL differ. Here are the common differences between bad and good cholesterol: LDL LDL stands for low-density cholesterol and is consider...

In a column two years ago, I shared that I'm not the only case of a Parkinson's patient showing at least a slower than normal decline. I was just two years out from my Parkinson's diagnosis when I read in 2016 that researchers had identified a Parkinson's patient whose symptoms, 12 years post-diagnosis, had "almost completely remitted, and he has been off all pharmacotherapy for that time." The case suggested "the possibility of remission of symptoms in some patients," and researchers posited that "the patient's long history of meditation practice may have been one contributing factor of this improvement as meditation has been shown to release dopamine in the striatum." It was the first indication I could find in Parkinson's research that acknowledged that perhaps Parkinson's need not be such a destructive force in my life. The identification of meditation as a self-management technique that could make a difference in Parkin...

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(ET, ) - It was the most watched episode in Shark Tank history when sisters Anna and Samantha Martin won over the Shark Tank panel. N ever before had the judging panel unanimously decided to each invest millions of dollars into a potential company. After buying a staggering 25% share in the sisters' company, the Shark Tank panel have personally mentored the pair, helping them undergo re-branding and re-packing of their miracle product. Touting their discovery as "the greatest step forward in weight-loss history," the judges were quick to offer up their hard earned cash to back the entrepreneurial pair. "We were shocked. The most we were hoping for was some advice…we weren't even sure that we would manage to get any investors," explained Samantha. After outstanding offers from each panel member, the sisters burst into tears. "It didn't feel real. The fact tha...

Several factors can cause a sore throat, such as illnesses, allergies, and acid reflux. Depending on the cause, people can use home remedies to help soothe sore throats. A sore throat might feel scratchy or make it painful to swallow. This article explains some common causes of a sore throat, what people can do to ease it, and when to speak with a doctor. Causes of a sore throat include: According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), viruses are the most common cause of sore throats. A sore throat is usually nothing to worry about, but it can be uncomfortable. However, people can try the following remedies at home to help to ease discomfort. Lozenges are available over the counter (OTC) and can help to ease the symptoms of a sore throat. They dissolve in the mouth, releasing ingredients that soothe a dry, irritated throat. They may be medicated or nonmedicated. A 2017 study found that lozenges containing amylmetacresol and 2,4-dichlorobenzylalcohol (AMC/DCBA) are a safe and effe...

Sugar is a type of carbohydrate, which is a source of energy for the body. Research shows that consuming too much dietary sugar can lower levels of "good" cholesterol and increase levels of its "bad" counterpart. Both adults and children may experience health problems in later life if they consume too much sugar in their diet. However, a person can reduce sugar intake for a healthier diet. This article explores the connection between sugar and cholesterol. It discusses what cholesterol is and the effects of sugar consumption on both good and bad cholesterol. It also explains how a person may manage sugar intake and when to contact a doctor. Cholesterol is a fatty molecule and steroid essential for health, as it plays several important roles within the body. One crucial function of cholesterol is providing structural integrity to cell membranes and managing their fluidity, which helps to control how proteins and lipids, or fats, move within the membrane. That said, ...