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I'm a freelance writer who recently broke into the medical field - a very exciting change! I'm the Editor of Squidoo.com's SquidU Review weekly newsletter and Resources for Writers Topic Editor at Suite101.com. I run several blogs and Squidoo lenses on related

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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest The dangers of statin drugs: 1 of 13

Every action has a reaction, and the chemical effects of medications are no different. Statins, a classification of cholesterol-lowering medications, have a history of causing side effects that range from mild to severe. If you are taking a statin to reduce your blood cholesterol levels, or are thinking of talking to your do...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The health benefits of losing weight: 1 of 12

Most people would agree that maintaining a healthy weight is beneficial to their health, but would you guess that just losing 5-10 pounds could cut your risk of many diseases by 25%, 35%, or even 50% or more? Extra body fat affects your body chemistry, posture, and even how other organs communicate with each other. The follo...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The facts about obesity in American adults: 1 of 10

Americans are vaguely aware there is an obesity epidemic, but how many know the true facts about adult obesity in the United States? FACT: there is a difference between being overweight and being obese. Overweight is defined as more weight than is needed to be healthy, or extra weight that causes slight health risks. (In spe...
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Cholesterol: When is it time for medication?: 1 of 8

When you're diagnosed with a disease, disorder, or deficiency, the first reaction is to put a bandaid on it. Make it better, quick! Recently, cholesterol medications have become a bandaid for high overall cholesterol and low "good" cholesterol. But is it really a good idea to jump in with pills before taking a good long look...
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Why is HDL the good cholesterol?: 2 of 10

While most people understand there is a good type of cholesterol and a bad type, few understand what it is about each that makes it so. It isn't that "bad" cholesterol makes your number go up, and "good" cholesterol makes it go down. In fact, the two types of cholesterol work with and against each other in your body in a con...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The facts about obesity in American children: 1 of 5

Most Americans and parents will agree that child obesity rates are on the rise, but does anyone really understand the facts behind this new national epidemic? FACT: pediatric obesity rates have tripled. While adults obesity rates have doubled over the past 25 years, obesity rates in children have over tripled. The Centers fo...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Pros and cons of the Weight Watchers weight loss program: 3 of 14

Weight Watchers is a 40-year-old program that focuses on helping individuals lose weight through education, companionship, and healthy habits. Well known for its points, Weight Watchers is an option for people who want to lose weight and get in shape, but need the support system of humans, rather than books. Here is a list o...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The link between stress and weight gain: 2 of 7

It's a common conception that when you're stressed, you eat more. But did you know that stress can contribute to your weight gain in more ways than one? Stress is an odd ailment. You can't see it like you can see a rash, and you can't always feel as distinctly as a fever. Still, stress of varying degrees can have a great imp...
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Can your cholesterol level be too low?: 3 of 8

Popular news about high cholesterol has pushed health-conscious citizens into a pledge to reduce their cholesterol. But before you join the forces and ban cholesterol from your diet, consider the importance cholesterol plays in your health, and the fact that too low of cholesterol can actually be dangerous. Cholesterol has g...
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to stop emotional eating: 10 of 24

Eating is often used as comfort tool for people who are stressed, sad, disappointed, worried, annoyed, irritated, and in unique circumstances, happy. However, emotional eating can be destructive. Favorite comfort foods are not often the model of a healthy diet, and quantities usually exceed "moderation." If you tend to eat w...