Elizabeth Scherer has written over 100 articles for HowStuffWorks, mostly on health-related topics.
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Fat on a low cholesterol diet is not bad in small servings, especially if it is the type of good fat. Learn more about controlling your fat intake while on a diet.
Staying motivated to lose weight can be difficult, especially if one stops seeing results. Learn more about staying motivated with a workout routine to feel you best and lead a healthier life.
Eating lower cholesterol foods when you dine out can lead to a healthier figure. Learn more about making lower cholesterol food choices you eat out at restaurants.
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Many factors can contribute to high blood pressure but how can calcium effect blood pressure? Find out the answer to this question and more with this help of this article.
Calculating the calories from fat in a food can help you make better food choices to support a healthy diet. Learn more about calculating the calories from fat with the help from this article.
Knowing how many grams of fat you can have in day is important in maintaining a healthy weight? Learn more about how many grams of fat you need and what you don't need in this article.
If your coronary heart disease requires surgical treatment, you might benefit from less invasive alternatives to CAGB. Check out new, less painful alternatives to the CAGB.
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Blood pressure like many things needs to be monitored to keep it at safe levels. Learn more about regulating blood pressure with the help of this article.
Feeling pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the chest are common symptoms of a heart attack. Learn more symptoms, warning signs, and effects of heart attacks.
If you suffer from high blood pressure or another heart-related illness, your healthcare professional can help you improve your health. Check out the benefits, types, and importance of health care professionals.
Too much alcohol, including red wine, could lead to severe heart problems. Check out more information about the impact that alcohol has on your heart health.
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Symptoms of high blood pressure can be difficult to identify if you are not aware of the signs that they exhibit. Check out the symptoms that are associated with this common illness that effects millions of people.
If your doctor suspects that you might have high blood pressure, he or she will give you a thorough physical exam to help rule out other health problems that may be causing your symptoms. Check out the benefits of getting a physical exam from your doctor.
This blood pressure quick overview is loaded with useful information that can be beneficial to anyone. Learn more about blood pressure basics and the effects it can have on you with this guide.
Learn about treating GERD symptoms in this article.
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Learn about cytoprotective barrier agents, including possible side effects and drug interactions, in this article.
Learn about a physical exam for GERD in this article.
If GERD progressively gets worse, it can cause serious damage to the esophagus. Learn more about untreated GERD symptoms.
Here are some questions to ask your doctor to ensure that you're getting the most from your medications.
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What does GERD feel like? Learn about what having GERD feels like in this article.
Learn about the common symptoms of GERD in this article.
GERD affects more than 15 million people in the United States. Learn more facts about GERD in this article.
Describing arthritis pain can help in the diagnoses and treatment process. Learn more about describing arthritis pain so you can get the right medications and therapies to help with your symptoms.
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Getting dressed with an arthritic condition can be a difficult and painful task. Learn more about how you can lessen the effects of arthritis while getting dressed here.
Bathing and brushing when you have arthritis can be a painful task. Check out these helpful tips for doing these everyday chores when afflicted by arthritis.