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Studies suggest that cholesterol problems can be talked to/looked at with simple dietary changes. And (medium-hard exercises that last for a while) further improve the cholesterol lowering effects of a healthy diet.  Here are some quick tips to lower cholesterol without drugs : 1 . Say no to trans fats Food manufacturers use trans fats because they extend the shelf life of packaged (cakes, cookies, etc.). They raise LDL (bad cholesterol), lower HDL (good cholesterol), and increase risk of developing heart disease and stroke . They're found in fried foods, (cakes, cookies, etc.) (cakes, pie crusts, frozen pizza, and cookies). Follow this rule: choose fats and oils with 2 grams or less (chicken fat, butter, cream, lard, etc.) per tablespoon. 2 . Switch to olive oil Substituting olive oil for ghee or butter may reduce LDL cholesterol by as much as 15%, which is just like the effect of a low dose of medicine The "good" fats in olive oil benefit your heart. Choose extra-virgi...

There are approximately 30 million heart patients in India as per 2015 statistics. Today still, the cardiac problems among Indians are on the rise. What are the reasons behind increasing cardiovascular issues? What are the major risk factors that lead to cardiac arrest? Let’s find out. There are basically two kinds of risk factors that can lead to cardio vascular problems A)                  Fixed risk factors B)                  Factors that can be prevented A. FIXED RISK FACTORS Fixed risk factors are such factors, which cannot be prevented or altered. These factors include: 1)      Age – The older one gets, the higher is the risk of suffering from a cardiac arrest. 2)      A family history- if you have a family history of either of your parents or siblings, then your risk of a cardiac ar...