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Statins 'ineffective for heart disease in elderly people'
Taking a type of statin as a precautionary measure to guard against heart disease may not be effective in older people, a US study suggests.
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Facts about cholesterol
Cholesterol can be confusing. How can you tell bad cholesterol from good cholesterol, and how can you reduce bad cholesterol levels? Get the facts on cholesterol.
Can you burn off cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a type of lipid, just as fats are. However, unlike fat, cholesterol can't be exercised off, sweated out or burned for energy. It is found only in animal products, including meat, chicken, fish, eggs, organ meats and high-fat dairy products.
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