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Why the woman’s breasts sag

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The woman’s breasts obviously are one of her attractions, but it is difficult to have these beauties upright throughout life as definitely they must head southwards as a woman advances in age. Most times, women point fingers at breastfeeding as a factor for the above, but sincerely the answer is no.<br />
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 Breastfeeding is one of the most wonderful things a mother can do for her child. Being able to nourish your newborn and experience that special bond is amazing. Although breastfeeding is beneficial to your baby, nursing can wreak havoc on the breasts. Increasing in size during pregnancy and then being engorged with milk for months can take its toll on your breasts in the form of volume loss and droop .<br />
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Most women who breastfeed notice that their breasts sag and are not thrilled with this change. Fortunately, however, there are non-surgical solutions that can help prevent sagging and get those boobs looking perky again once your baby is weaned.<br />
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Breasts sag after breastfeeding for a number of reasons. Most women point their finger solely at breastfeeding itself but it all starts with pregnancy.<br />
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During pregnancy, the Cooper’s ligaments; the bands that attach the chest to the muscle and provide support, are stretched along with the skin. This is a direct result of the increase in bust size women experience during pregnancy. This size increase is the body’s way of preparing for breastfeeding and can cause breasts to droop because of the additional tension put on the ligaments. Over time, the Cooper’s ligaments lose elasticity and are no longer taut.<br />
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After the baby is born and as the mother begins nursing, the breasts take another hit because milk ducts grow and are filled with milk. As a result, additional stretching occurs. During the first few days after birth, breasts tend to get quite full and heavy due to milk production which does have an impact. After two weeks, they return to the size they were during pregnancy and stay that way until you decide to wean your baby. Having larger breasts for an extended period of time stretches the ligaments even further and causes unwanted sagging.<br />
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Besides breastfeeding, a woman’s age can also be a factor for the cause of saggy breasts. Various studies prove that in women who are in their late thirties, their body’s skin loses elasticity much faster, and this can affect their breasts as well.<br />
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In addition, women who tend to consume more alcohol, carbonated beverages and nicotine also show signs of premature ageing and weakening of their skin’s cellular structure.

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Frequent sex doesn’t hasten labour, says physician

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A public health physician, Dr Shehu Martins, has said that the notion by some couples that having frequent sex during pregnancy to fasten labour is not true.<br />
Martins, who works with St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, made the statement on Friday in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).<br />
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He said the number of times a woman had sex late in pregnancy does not open the cervix but she could  have it for pleasure.<br />
Instead, sperm can threaten the foetus and lead to miscarriage, the doctor warned.<br />
“ The cervix is hard structure created to hold the baby, fluid and placenta for nine months.<br />
“A woman’s cervix goes through changes in late pregnancy and in early labour so that it can dilate to allow the baby pass through.<br />
“Normally, it opens in three parts, that is when the woman is menstruating, during labour and having sex, but sex does not expand it,’’ he explained.<br />
Though there are some that can react to sperm, especially in early pregnancy and in such situation the woman complains of lower abdominal pain after sex.<br />
“We advise that the couple use condom, because the sperm can cause this reaction to the cervix. Sometimes it acts like a foreign object and can lead to spontaneous miscarriages.<br />
“ For such case, we say use protection until after five months of pregnancy.<br />
“So, women should not go into vigorous sex because they hear others saying that the cervix will open fast following the number of sex you have during pregnancy.<br />
“It will only open during spontaneous labour. We only induce the woman when it doesn’t open at the stage of serious labour,’’ Martins added.<br />
Mrs Afolabi Tosin, a pregnant woman, concurred with the doctor and said she usually experienced abdominal pain after having sex.<br />
She said as a result, the presence of her husband  frightened her.<br />
Another pregnant woman, who simply gave her name as Chioma, said her husband’s friends said the cervix opened fast when the woman had frequent sex late in  pregnancy.<br />
“I feel like leaving the house whenever my husband is present, I have explained things to him but he doesn’t listen,’’ Chioma said.<br />
She said that she had to report her husband to her doctor who counselled him.

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Okro can make men impotent – Research

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Okra, though very nutritious, can lead to infertility in men of reproductive age, Dr Ochuko Erikainure, a Senior Research Officer at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, Lagos, has warned.<br />
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Erukainure, also a nutritionist and biochemist, gave the warning on Saturday in an interview, in Lagos.<br />
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According to him, too much consumption of okra, especially its seeds can lead to infertility in men of reproductive age.<br />
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An online publication, www.medicalhealthguide.com says Okra, known in many English-speaking countries as lady’s fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family.<br />
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“Okra is an annual herb that is widely cultivated for its edible green seed pods in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates.<br />
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“Okra is a hardy plant that can grow even with less water and in hot conditions.’’<br />
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Erukainure said that okra has a unique substance called “GOSSYPOL”.<br />
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“Gossypol inhibits sperm production and motility by blocking several enzymes that are highly important in energy metabolism in sperm and sperm producing cells.<br />
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“Okra seeds are very rich in toxic pigment called Gossypol which promote infertility in men by arresting sperm production (spermatogenesis) even at lower dose.<br />
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“Gossypol are oil soluble and natural polyphenol secreted by plants as a defence against predators,’’ he said.<br />
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The senior researcher said that in some countries, okra seeds were, however, used for natural contraceptive for men.<br />
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“Due to proapoptotic activities in okra seeds (it means killing of cells), gossypol is still under investigation as a possible anticancer agent,” he said.<br />
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The nutritionist said that in spite of its effects in men, consumption of okra could be of health benefits to the diabetes, obesity or overweight people.<br />
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“Okra is very high in dietary fibres, reduce calories intakes into the body, ability to limit nitric oxide build up in the blood and lipid (fat) and reduces the risks of cancers.<br />
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“Okra is an African vegetable that has been a staple of African and Indian cuisine for many years, and also used for medicinal purposes.<br />
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“The health benefits of okra can be attributed to its nutritional and phytochemical constituents making it a vital crop.<br />
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“One hundred grammes of okra has been reported to meet over 20 per cent of the daily values which the body needs.<br />
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“It contains a rare combination of carbohydrates, vegetables, minerals and vitamins.<br />
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“Not less than 10 different vitamins and minerals can be found in okra such as vitamin A, which is great for the skin, vitamin C and E which prevent cell damage in the body,’’ he said.<br />
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Erukainure said because “okra is high in fibre, it has positive impact on digestive system which assist with gastrointestinal difficulties.<br />
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“Including okra in our daily diet along with physical healthy exercise routine will prevent and treat diabetes, meaning that okra plant contributes to a more active lifestyle”.<br />
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Erukainure said that okra has been identified to have insulin-like activity in experimented animals.<br />
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“It is also a potent anti-diabetic source, which can be attributed to its chemical constituents,’’ he said. (NAN)

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17-Year-old Pupil Kills Mum Over Missing Phone Memory Card

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A 17-year-old Junior High School pupil, Emmanuel Gyan, is in police custody for allegedly killing his own mother over his missing mobile phone memory card.<br />
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The incident happened in Sefwi-Wiawso District in Western region of Ghana, according to Punch reports.<br />
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Gyan is said to have hit his 52-year-old mother, Faustina Agyeiwaa, several times in the head with a pestle until she fell down, and thereafter he followed up with naked flames in attempts to burn her.<br />
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Sources said Gyan was arrested and brought to the station by his own father, Isaac Somuah, aged 58, assisted by one Stephen Amponsah.<br />
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Somuah and Amponsah told the police that Gyan had accused his mother of taking his memory card, which the mother denied.<br />
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They said Emmanuel became furious and started attacking the mother with a pestle by hitting her on the head several times until she died on the spot.<br />
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Her body has since been deposited at the Bibiani government hospital mortuary, awaiting an autopsy.

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10 Health Benefits Of Shea Butter

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What is Shea Butter? It is a skin superfood that comes from the seeds of the fruit of the Shea (Karite) tree found in West-African countries including Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina-Faso.<span id="more-37320" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Shea butter is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F. It offers UV protection (it is SPF ~6) and provides the skin with essential fatty acids and the nutrients necessary for collagen production.</div>
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It has been used over the centuries for both clinical and beauty purposes, no wonder Queen Nefertiti of ancient Egypt acknowledged Shea butter as the secret of her beauty.</div>
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You can embrace shea butter into your regular skin care routine and watch the wonders behind it.</div>
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Check 10 great benefits of Shea butter below.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">1. Anti-Aging</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The vitamins A and E found in this butter keep the skin supple, nourished, and radiant. If used regularly, it reduces wrinkles and also prevents premature wrinkles and facial lines. Its anti-aging properties can also be attributed to its ability to increase circulation to the skin and promote cell renewal.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">2. Skin Smoothing</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shea butter aids in the skin’s natural collagen production and contains oleic, stearic, palmitic and linolenic acids that protect and nourish the skin to prevent drying. With long term use, many people report skin softening and strengthening as well as wrinkle reduction</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">3. Reduces Stretch Marks</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shea butter is often used as a base in ointments or creams prepared commercially for stretch mark treatment.These marks are formed when the skin stretches beyond its elastic capacity hence daily massage of the affected area with this skin healing butter can lighten the stretch marks and off it goes.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">4. Repairs Damaged Hair</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />So many chemical treatments like straighteners, perms, and curlers are responsible for stripping off the natural moisture from our hair, but shea butter can help restore this lost moisture. It also protects the hair from harsh weather conditions like harmattan and the harmful free radicals in the air and water. Here is a simple way to include shea butter in your hair care diet.</div>
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⦁ Take a tablespoon of raw or unrefined shea butter and melt it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />⦁ Once the butter cools down slightly, make small sections of your hair and apply the liquefied butter to the scalp and entire hair length.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />⦁ Leave it on for half an hour and then rinse your hair with a mild shampoo.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">5. Moisturizing</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The concentration of natural vitamins and fatty acids in Shea butter makes it incredibly nourishing and moisturizing for skin. It is often used to remedy dry skin and to help protect the skin’s natural oils.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">6. Treats Split Ends And Breakage</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Shea butter exerts moisturizing and regenerative effects on the hair and scalp. This strengthens the hair strands and reduces breakage. Also, being rich in vitamins A and E, it soothes dry hair and mends split ends</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">7. Lessen Muscle Ache</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Muscular pain often results from an inflammation at the affected site due to exertion or a muscular ailment. Traditionally, shea butter has been extensively used in Africa to relieve muscle aches and soreness.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">8. Nasal Inflammation And Nasal Congestion</span>The anti-inflammatory compounds of shea butter can reduce this inflammation and clear your nostrils.</div>
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This might sound weird, the next time you experience nasal congestion, all you need to do is apply some shea butter in your nostrils using your finger.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">9. Rheumatism</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Rheumatism is often characterized by joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness. The pain and swelling can also be present just in the muscles or the fibrous tissue. Shea butter is used as an ointment on the parts of the body affected by rheumatism to relieve the swelling and pain. Its anti-inflammatory properties are of key importance here as rheumatism is basically an inflammatory disease.</div>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">10. Lowers Cholesterol</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />This magnificent butter is edible and is used by many people in Africa for food preparation. An unknown advantage of adding shea butter to your diet is its ability to lower cholesterol in the blood.</div>

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Lowering Your Cholesterol Levels With Natural Supplements

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Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods we eat.</div>
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Having an excessively high level of lipids in your blood (hyperlipidemia) can have an effect on your health. High cholesterol itself does not cause any symptoms, but it increases your risk of serious health conditions.</div>
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About cholesterol</div>
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Cholesterol is carried in your blood by proteins, and when the two combine they are called lipoproteins. There are harmful and protective lipoproteins known as LDL and HDL, or bad and good cholesterol.<br />Low-density lipoprotein (LDL): LDL carries cholesterol from your liver to the cells that need it. If there is too much cholesterol for the cells to use, it can build up in the artery walls, leading to disease of the arteries. For this reason, LDL cholesterol is known as "bad cholesterol".<br />High-density lipoprotein (HDL): HDL carries cholesterol away from the cells and back to the liver, where it is either broken down or passed out of the body as a waste product. For this reason, it is referred to as "good cholesterol" and higher levels are better.<br />The amount of cholesterol in the blood (both LDL and HDL) can be measured with a blood test. The recommended cholesterol levels in the blood vary between healthy adults and those at higher risk.</div>
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Why should I lower my cholesterol?</div>
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Evidence strongly indicates that high cholesterol can increase the risk of:<br />Narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis)<br />Heart attack<br />Stroke<br />Mini-stroke (TIA)<br />This is because cholesterol can build up in the artery wall, restricting the flow of blood to your heart, brain and the rest of your body. It also increases the chance of a blood clot developing somewhere.<br />Your risk of coronary heart disease (when your heart's blood supply is blocked or disrupted) also rises as your blood's cholesterol level increases and this can cause angina during physical activity.</div>
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What causes high cholesterol?</div>
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There are many factors that can increase your chance of having heart problems or stroke if you have high cholesterol, including the following:<br />an unhealthy diet: some foods already contain cholesterol (known as dietary cholesterol) but it is the amount of saturated fat in your diet which is more important<br />smoking: a chemical found in cigarettes called acrolein stops HDL from transporting LDL to the liver, leading to narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis)<br />Having diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension)<br />Having a family history of stroke or heart disease<br />There is also an inherited condition known as familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH). This can cause high cholesterol even in someone who eats healthily.</div>
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When should I test my cholesterol levels?</div>
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Your GP may recommend that you have your blood cholesterol levels tested if you:<br />Have been diagnosed with coronary heart disease, stroke or Mini-stroke (TIA) or peripheral arterial disease (PAD)<br />are over 40<br />Have a family history of early cardiovascular disease<br />Have a close family member has a cholesterol-related condition<br />are overweight<br />Have high blood pressure, diabetes or a health condition that can increase cholesterol levels, such as an underactive thyroid.</div>
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How can I lower my cholesterol levels?</div>
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The first step in reducing cholesterol is to maintain a healthy, balanced diet. It is important to keep your diet low in fatty food, especially food containing saturated fat, and eat lots of fruit, vegetables and wholegrain cereals. This will also help to prevent high cholesterol from returning.<br />Other lifestyle changes can also make a big difference. It will help to lower your cholesterol if you do regular exercise and quit smoking. If these measures are not helping to reduce your cholesterol and you continue to be at a high risk of heart disease, your GP may prescribe a cholesterol-lowering medication such as statins. Your GP will take into account the risk of any side effects from statins and the benefit of lowering your cholesterol must outweigh any risks.</div>
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TREATMENTS</div>
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If you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, you will at first be advised to make changes to your diet and increase your level of exercise.</div>
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Omega-3 fatty acids</div>
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Many experts believe that the fats found in oily fish such as mackerel, salmon and tuna are good for you. These are known as omega-3 fatty acids and high doses can improve (lower) triglyceride levels in some patients.</div>
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Cholesterol-lowering medication</div>
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There are several different types of cholesterol-lowering medication that work in different ways. Your GP can advise you about the most suitable type of treatment</div>
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The most commonly prescribed medications are outlined below.</div>
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Statins</div>
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Statins block the enzyme (a type of chemical) in your liver that helps make cholesterol. This leads to a reduction in your blood cholesterol level.</div>
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Aspirin</div>
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In some cases, a low daily dose of aspirin may be prescribed, depending on your age (children under 16 should not take aspirin) and other factors. Low-dose aspirin can prevent blood clots from forming.</div>
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Niacin</div>
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Niacin is a B vitamin that is found in foods and multivitamin supplements. In high doses (available by prescription), niacin lowers LDL and triglycerides and raises HDL. However, it can cause side effects, particularly flushing (turning red in the face), so is not commonly used. Taking high doses for a long time could also lead to liver damage.</div>
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Ezetmibe</div>
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Ezetimibe is a medication that blocks the absorption of cholesterol from food and bile juices in your intestines into your blood. It is generally not as effective as statins, but is less likely to come with side effects.</div>
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Summary:</div>
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High blood cholesterol is the presence of high level of cholesterol in blood. It also means there is an increased risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Factors that can increase a person’s risk of having high blood cholesterol include diet high in fat and cholesterol, being overweight, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, hypertension and genetic disposition. It is important to cut down the intake of high fat and high blood cholesterol food such as meat, sea food, dairy product, egg yolk, fried and junk food. Reduce weight if necessary. One should also exercise regularly and drink at least 2 liter of water everyday.</div>
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