Although watermelons are a frequent fixture in summertime picnic baskets, the fruit can be enjoyed all year long. Furthermore, new research from the University of Kentucky suggests that watermelon juice may support healthy levels of cholesterol.
Cholesterol Category
Watermelons May Support Healthy Levels Of Cholesterol
By Health News Team • Oct 31st, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health News
Apples May Help People Achieve Healthy Cholesterol Levels, Lose Weight
By Health News Team • Aug 3rd, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health News, Weight LossMany people are aware that fruits and vegetables help promote good nutrition and a balanced diet. Now, the findings of a recent study that was conducted by researchers at Florida State University indicate that consuming one apple daily may help individuals balance their levels of cholesterol and eat less.
Common Cooking Ingredients May Promote Good Health
By Health News Team • Jul 4th, 2011 • Category: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Digestive Health, True Health NewsMany grocery stores and pharmacies are lined with products that claim to treat all sorts of conditions.
Compound Found in Apple Peel may Improve Muscle Growth, Help Treat Metabolic Disorders
By Health News Team • Jun 13th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Muscle Pain, True Health NewsAs individuals age they become more prone to muscle loss, also known as atrophy, as well as a slew of metabolic issues, including blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride imbalances.
Researchers Determine Benefits Of HDL Cholesterol
By Health News Team • May 25th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health NewsHigh-density lipoproteins (HDL), also known as good cholesterol, have mainly been studied in their synthetic form. Now, research that was published in the journal Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, explains how isolated human HDL may boost health and protect an individual against cardiovascular disease. The study results showed that one component of HDL, the protein apolipoprotein (A-I), holds most of the cholesterol's anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative powers.
Survey Shows Many People Have Misconceptions About Red Wine, Sea Salt
By Health News Team • Apr 27th, 2011 • Category: Blood Pressure, Cholesterol, Heart Health, True Health NewsIndividuals who are concerned with maintaining good heart health and cholesterol levels may consume too much red wine or sea salt due to misconceptions about the benefits of these products, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).
Lowering Cholesterol Can Impact Life Expectancy
By Health News Team • Jan 26th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, Heart Health, True Health NewsA long-term University of Minnesota study has found that lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol levels can increase life expectancy. The findings stem from the Program on Surgical Control of the Hyperlipidemias (POSCH) randomized controlled trial that began in 1975. Researchers evaluated 838 heart attack survivors between the ages of 38 and 60.
High Intake of Cholesterol May Lead to Greater Risk of Breast Cancer
By Health News Team • Jan 11th, 2011 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health NewsA high cholesterol intake may be linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, according to researchers from the Kimmel Cancer Center.
Raising Levels Of Good Cholesterol Can Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
By Health News Team • Dec 20th, 2010 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health NewsHaving high levels of HDL or "good" cholesterol could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 60 percent, CBS News reports.
Diabetics May Want to Have Cholesterol Levels Tested
By Health News Team • Dec 7th, 2010 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health NewsMost people know that it’s important to keep one’s cholesterol level low. However, a recent study conducted at the Joslin Diabetes Center has indicated that diabetics may suffer from deficiencies related to lower-than-normal cholesterol in the brain, according to PrivateMD.com.

