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Bangladesh opposition leader Zia at 'high risk of death': doctors
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on October 10, 2023
Bangladeshi doctors said Monday opposition leader Khaleda Zia was at "high risk" of dying without urgent medical intervention abroad after authorities rejected a plea to let her leave the country. A panel of 17 doctors who treated Zia at a top private hospital in the Bangladeshi capital for the last two months backed the family,...
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Published on October 9, 2023 - 01:31
Lifestyle Changes That Could Help Improve High Cholesterol
Lifestyle Changes , That Could Help Improve , High Cholesterol.
'Time' reports that while several factors
influence cardiovascular risk, cholesterol is the
number one thing that doctors pay attention to.
According to Dr. Adriana Quinones-Camacho,
a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, cholesterol is , โdefinitely a variable we try to manage, because
itโs been shown to be problematic for heart health.".
Quinones-Camacho points out that medications like
statins are used to treat high cholesterol, but lifestyle changes tend to be the first course of action.
Consume Fats Wisely, The type of fats you consume has
a huge impact on cholesterol levels. .
Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, like walnuts,
salmon, flaxseeds and mackerel have cardiovascular benefits that have been studied extensively.
Less Sugar, More Fiber, Emphasizing fiber in your diet
can help reduce high cholesterol. .
Fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol into
your bloodstream and can lead to significant
improvements for someone with high cholesterol. .
Make Time For Exercise, A study in 'Sports Medicine' found that
almost any kind of exercise can have
a major impact on cholesterol.
Make Time For Exercise, A study in 'Sports Medicine' found that
almost any kind of exercise can have
a major impact on cholesterol.
Another study suggests that psychological stress
was also a contributing factor to high cholesterol,
and physical activity could mitigate that risk.
Refer to Your Doctor, Talking to your doctor can help determine
lifestyle changes you should make along with
any medication that may be a good fit for you