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12 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol – Reader's Digest

Healthy Eating Protect your heart by eating more foods that have a beneficial effect on cholesterol. Here are the experts’ favorites. New rules to live by

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High cholesterol is considered a risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease, the top cause of deaths in the country and worldwide. One of the most effective ways to keep cholesterol in check is completely within…

The 10 Worst Foods for Your Cholesterol – Reader's Digest

Everyday Wellness Eggs, shrimp, and other high-cholesterol foods once-forbidden have now gotten the all-clear. Here are the surprising foods experts say are the real culprits. Cholesterol indicators

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Researchers have learned a lot about cholesterol since the days when your doctor would warn you off eggs and shellfish. We now know that while those foods contain…

High-Calorie Foods That Are Actually Worth Eating – Reader's Digest

Healthy Eating These foods come with more calories, more nutrients, and more health benefits. Deciding if a food is “worth eating” depends on a few factors

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What you eat should be based on personal health goals and taste preferences, not just how many calories there are in something. According to Malina Malkani, MS, RDN, CDN, media spokesperson for the Academy of…

The States with the Most (and Least) Deadly Heart Attacks – Reader's Digest

Health Heart disease claims 610,000 American lives—accounting for about one in every four deaths—each year. Find out how your home state measure up. Most: West Virginia

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West Virginia ranks tenth worst in the country when it comes to rates of heart disease-related deaths. Around 192 deaths out of every 100,000 people in West Virginia were due to deadly heart attacks in 2017,…

The Scary Reason You Shouldn't Eat the Same Foods Every Day – Reader's Digest

Everyday Wellness Think you’re keeping things simple by having granola for breakfast every morning and ham on rye at every lunch? You could be hurting your health. It’s simple, but…

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It’s easy to stick to eating the same foods every day—especially if you love them. But it may not be the best thing for your health.

“Humans were designed to graze and hunt, and therefore our…

10 Signs Your Flu Might Be Deadly – Reader's Digest

Conditions The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 80,000 people died from the flu last year alone. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe this season. What is the flu?

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The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that’s caused by influenza viruses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are three types of…

The Best Meats to Eat—and those to Avoid – Reader's Digest

Healthy Eating Emily DiNuzzoDec 17 There’s one main tip that will make choosing what cut of meat to eat much easier. Meat 101

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Hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken fingers are some all-American meat products—but they’re not your best choices when it comes to meat. But you don’t have to cut out all meat to be healthy, according to Kris Sollid, RD, Senior Director,…