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Article: Statins helpful, but often come with side effects
- Article from:
- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- July 2, 2001
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DR. RON CLARK(PHOTO - Color)
Many people are aware that fat and cholesterol can clog blood vessels and lead to serious health problems. Good nutritional practices such as avoiding high-fat foods, eating smaller portions and including grains and vegetables are important step in reducing the amount of fat and cholesterol in our bodies.
Heart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and many heart attacks can be avoided by reducing the amount of fat and cholesterol in our blood.
Weight loss, a low-fat diet and regular exercise are well-known methods of reducing the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Even so, ...