"Statin use is not significantly associated with cognitive function,
according to a new study by the US Department of Veterans Affairs..."
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/531927
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2PD-OMER PLAN vs PORTFOLIO EATING PLAN
Reading through the Portfolio Eating Plan, which has been researched
and funded by the Almond Board of California and calls, for persons
wanting to diet, to consume thousands of almonds, and then reading the

Opinions?

fixation for Mrs Chung's whereabouts will ease, so that he can carry on
with a normal way of life.

I can't believe the number of postings, quoting God or having religion
references, come on, I like to know something about heart related diseases.
If I want prayers, I will go to Church, that's driving me insane, you can
not push religion on anybody, I have Friends, well ex ...

Slip on over to alt.usenet.kooks to participate in immortalizing Dr.
Chung's efforts! He is fast becoming a Usenet legend!
The voting thread is titled "VOTE! Usenet Kook Awards, April 2006". You
have until 23:59:59 (11:59:59 PM) UTC on May 7th to cast your votes.

I am 51 and in pretty good health.  I exercise regularly and am
starting to watch my diet to lower cholesterol.  Recently I started
seeing a new GP doctor and had a physical.  The blood-work indicated
that my LDL level was 121 so he prescribed Simvastatin 20 MG to me.

I have a question, went to see my Doctor yesterday, he had put me on Lipitor
few months ago, my lipid profile after taking the meds for three months was
fantastic, total: 158, yesterday I got the second results, after having
stopped the Lipitor for 2 months, back up at 191, well ...

Can high blood pressure be 'cured'?  It seems high blood pressure
patients have to take pills forever.  It is like a crutch.
Views?  Tks

Looks like I am caught between a rock and a hard place.
I am at high risk for stroke and/or CV problems so my doctor correctly wants
my BP reduced from my normal 150-160 range and he also wants me in mild
bradycardia. So the medications prescribed are the beta blocker Toprol XL 25 ...

Do peanuts have a lot of cholestrol?

I was really touched by reading an article today about a 20 year old
girl dying from a potassium issue after surgery, and I really need
someone more knowledgeable than me to answer a few questions if
possible.  Article is below:

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Most people who undergo rehabilitation
following an acute coronary event such as a heart attack are initially
highly adherent to dietary recommendations. In the long-term, however, many
patients return to their older, poorer eating habits, German ...

Male, 58 yrs, 5'11", 168lbs with BP 140/85
Currently on atenolol 100mg, nifediac 60mg, and
lisinipril 20 mg
Gym 3X per week (weights, running)

I have a van. Been thinking of buy a Scwhinn recumbent
exercise bike and mounting securely in back of van so
as to not slide around.
Then.... at work.... during breaks,,,, get in back of