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Howdy Partner

I recommend using a workout partner to hold you accountable and motivate
you.  A recent study by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
found that working out with a partner yields better results than training
alone.

The hard part is finding someone who actually cares about your workouts as
well as their own.  Don't be shy-ask around and you'll discover that many
others would like a partner too!

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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

High blood levels of cholesterol or triglycerides is known as
hyperlipidemia. Both dietary and genetic factors contribute to high levels.
Although cholesterol and lipids (fats) are needed for normal body metabolism,
the typical American diet contains excessive amounts of these products.

There are many dietary sources of fat and cholesterol. Animal products
are the sole source of cholesterol, although many other foods contain fat.  
Animal products high in cholesterol and saturated fat include red meats, 
organ meats, high fat dairy products, sausages, bacon, etc.  Certain 
vegetable products are high in fat, but they do not contain cholesterol.  
Peanuts, avocados, and cooking oils are examples.  In general, saturated 
fats, or those fats that are solid at room temperature, are considered
more of a problem than mono or polyunsaturated fats.  Oils such as olive oil
and fish oil may actually help a high cholesterol condition, although they
still contribute calories to the diet.

Hyperlipidemia can contribute to blood vessel blockages that may lead to 
heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure or limb amputation.  
Hyperlipidemia in combination with high blood pressure, smoking, or
diabetes is even more dangerous.

Treatment of high cholesterol initially involves lifestyle modification.  
Dietary restriction of fat and cholesterol is an important step.  Regular 
exercise helps to decrease weight, which may help to lower high lipid
levels. Furthermore, regular exercise helps to raise the level of HDL, or good 
cholesterol. This exerts a protective effect.  If diet and exercise alone
do not control the levels, medications are added to bring the condition under 
control.

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Doc Talk is written by William L. Harrison, M.D.
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