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CHD Explained

Why Lower Your Cholesterol Level?

The Benefits of Cholesterol Lowering

Lipoproteins

What Makes Blood Cholesterol High or Low?

Unstable Plaque

How to Lower Your Cholesterol Level

Health Tip of the Month

Cholesterol Quiz

Test Your Heart Disease IQ

Cholesterol Lowering Medicines

• Statins
• Bile Acid Resins
• Nicotinic Acid
• Fibrates
• Hormone Replacement Therapy
• Combination Drug Therapy
• Other medications commonly prescribed for heart disease

Lifestyles Section

TLC Diet

• TLC Diet Food Groups
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Breads
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Dairy
• TLC Diet Food Groups--eggs
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Fats and Oils
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Fruits and Vegetables
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Lean meats
• TLC Diet Food Groups--Sweets and Snacks

Cyber Cafe

Cyber Kitchen

• Visual Reality Activity
• Create A Diet Activity

Virtual Grocery Store

• Food Label Activity

Virtual Fitness

Tipsheet--Dining Out

Tipsheet--Eating Right at Social Events

Tipsheet--Fats and Oils to Choose

Tipsheet--Heart Healthy Cooking

Tipsheet--How to Stay on Your Cholesterol-Lowering Medication

Tipsheet--Next Steps

Tipsheet--Reading Food Labels

Tipsheet--Sizing Up Your Servings

Tipsheet--TLC Diet Daily Food Guide

Tipsheet--What to Look for When Grocery Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions

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