Long workouts best for raising good cholesterol
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NEW YORK  - People who want to boost their "good" HDL cholesterol levels with exercise will have to put in at least two hours of physical activity each week, an analysis of 25 studies shows.
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NEW YORK  - Older men who exercise  regularly may not only keep themselves in good shape, they may  also give their immune systems a boost, new study findings  show.
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Taking one drug to raise "good" cholesterol and one to lower bad cholesterol can slow the progression of heart disease more effectively than either medicine alone, a new study has found.
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NEW YORK  - Diets with increases   whole-grain foods, high in soluble or insoluble fiber, are   associated with a reduction in blood pressure in individuals   with slightly elevated cholesterol, according to researchers in   Maryland.
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Weight training could be as effective as running to burn body fat and ward off diabetes, a study says.
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Blueberries, already the darlings of the fruit world for their potential disease-fighting ability, may have yet another compound to help lower cholesterol. A compound called pterostilbene performed better, at least in a lab study with rats, than a common cholesterol-lowering drug.
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I am taking niacin for high cholesterol. How does it work?
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Regular exercise can reduce the incidence of a deadly combination of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes in middle-aged and older people.
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In patients who take  antipsychotic medication, a supervised exercise program  significantly reduces weight and improves cholesterol levels, a  Canadian research team has found.
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Research has shown that strength training can help overweight adults lower their risk of diabetes. But what about teenagers? A small but promising study found that pudgy boys who lifted weights twice a week for four months lowered their risk for Type 2 diabetes without losing weight, a good sign that has inspired more research.
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A diet rich in fiber and vegetables  lowered cholesterol just as much as taking a statin drug,  Canadian researchers reported on Monday.
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The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol" is lowered, researchers said on Wednesday.
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(HealthDay News) -- Assuming your doctor approves, exercise can help keep you healthy and feeling good during pregnancy.
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Statins, which are used to treat high cholesterol, may also fight HIV, a study suggests.
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CHICAGO: Seniors who want the longest life possible should take the experts&#39; health advice to heart and keep working out and eating right into their 70s and 80s, a study released this week said.
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Even the most health-conscious corporate executive sometimes struggles to balance professional and social commitments with a regular exercise regimen. The bottom line is this: The healthier you are, the more productive you will be; the fitter you become, the fewer work days you will miss, the less...
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Two medical studies stress an active lifestyle, as well as eating right, is vital for good health. By LISA GREENE, Times Staff Writer.