Cholesterol

Follow the links below to find information on the health effects of cholesterol. Information on the health issues associated with high cholesterol levels is available from the High Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels [HealthInsite Topic Page].

Reviewed December 2011

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Blood Testing for Cholesterol

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Links to information about blood testing for cholesterol.

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Title:   Fats and oils
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fat is an important part of a healthy diet. However, some fats are better than others. Saturated fats increase blood cholesterol. Mono-unsaturated and polyunsaturated fats tend to lower blood cholesterol. Trans fatty acids (or trans fats) are potentially harmful and are used to make baked products, pies, cakes, biscuits and buns. Omega-6 and omega-3 fats can benefit your health.
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Chocolate
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Components in cocoa beans such as antioxidants may help protect against degenerative illnesses like heart disease and cancer. Chocolate also contains protein, fat, iron, caffeine and other substances. There is no evidence that chocolate causes acne.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Types of fat and the role of cholesterol
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Find out more about the different types of fats and the role of cholesterol.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Nuts
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Eating nuts may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Most nuts including walnuts, cashew nuts, pecans, brazil nuts, chestnuts and hazelnuts contain mainly mono-unsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats and other compounds that influence blood cholesterol levels. Peanuts, brazil nuts, almonds and hazelnuts can cause acute allergy in some people.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Heart disease: reduce the risk - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   You can reduce your risk of heart disease by following a few sensible steps. Here's how.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Cholesterol and your arteries - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Three diagrams show you how a build-up of cholesterol can cause your arteries to become blocked.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Interventions in the management of serum lipids for preventing stroke recurrence
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   There is evidence of a reduction in subsequent serious vascular events from statin therapy in patients with a history of ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Studies have shown that interventions for reducing either total serum choleste...
Date:   Dec 2008
Title:   Chitosan for overweight or obesity
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Overweight and obesity are common health conditions worldwide but there are few effective treatments. Chitosan is a widely available dietary supplement that claims to aid weight loss and blood cholesterol levels. Fifteen studies which lasted between 4 t...
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Wholegrain cereals for coronary heart disease
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Wholegrain foods encompass a range of products and examples are wholegrain wheat, rice, maize and oats. The term wholegrain also includes milled wholegrains such as oatmeal and wholemeal wheat. The evidence found by this review is limited to wholegrain ...
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Heart health - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A healthy heart can help to ensure a long, full life. Learn how you can improve your heart health through dieting, exercising and giving up smoking.
Date:   Mar 2003
Title:   Exercise and fat intake - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Everyone needs some fat in their diet, as your body always prefers to use the most available fuels. If you eliminate all fats, your body will worry about the lack of dietary fats.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Eggs in your baby's diet - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many parents are wary about including eggs in the diet of their babies, but research has shown that these fears are unfounded.
Date:   May 2002
Title:   Preventing stroke: is it time to change your lifestyle?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   How diet and exercise can help prevent stroke.
Date:   Sep 1996

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