Cholesterol on Shine

Young mom blogger suffers stroke: 9 things we all need to know to protect ourselves

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When the news broke yesterday that 35-year old Anissa Mayhew suffered a massive stroke, social networking sites and blogs exploded with messages of support, prayers, and memories meant to inspire hopeful conversation about the mother and blogger.

It is not the first time this has happened.

Cholesterol: What you need to know

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You’ve probably heard that having high cholesterol is bad for you, but do you REALLY understand what it means and why? Believe it or not, it is normal to have cholesterol in your body. It is found in your blood and cells, and it is important to a healthy body because it supports multiple body…

Should you sip—or skip—that drink?

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I don’t always pour myself a glass of wine with dinner. Frankly, there are days when I’d rather “spend” those extra calories on a larger dinner portion or dessert. After all, a 5-ounce glass of wine has about 120 calories, a 12-ounce beer has 150 and mixed drinks like pina coladas or margaritas can boast 300+ calories. But what I often forget is that when it comes to drinks, it’s not just about the calories. There are health reasons to drink—or not—too.

Five Foods That Lower Cholesterol

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By Jason Knapfel - DietsInReview.com Our bodies naturally produce cholesterol. The amount you produce is dependent on genetics. It’s not inherently bad as you need cholesterol for various bodily functions. However, too much cholesterol can be unhealthy. The American Heart…