Health
Over the years, so much has been learned—and unlearned—about the waxy substance known as cholesterol. We have heard that cholesterol-rich eggs and shrimp are to be avoided, only to later be told that dietary cholesterol does not influence blood cholesterol levels, and that a few eggs or a helping of the tasty crustaceans per week is okay. Now, exercise and diet do play a role in addressing cholesterol, with pharmaceutical intervention via statins as necessary, but researchers have discovered one more way to possibly manage cholesterol—the microbiome. How can gut bacteria influence human cholesterol levels?
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The best defense is a good offense, and when it comes to getting blood work done, nothing couldn’t be more true. Your health is the most important asset that you have, and many of us assume that if we look and feel okay, that our health is also okay. However, this may not be so, and that is why it is a good idea to get blood work done, both annually and as requested by your healthcare practitioner, to address any potential health problems before they become more serious.
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If you’ve been told that you have GDM, you may wonder what it is and why it happens, as well as what can be done to help you and your baby have a healthy pregnancy.
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