Long Term Statin Use May Hinder Muscle Repair

Cholesterol NEWS AND VIEWS September 29, 2008

Statins Can Hinder Muscle Repair Statins, taken by millions to lower cholesterol, may hinder the body's ability to repair muscles, University of Alabama researchers report.  Read more> COMMENTARY Lower Cholesterol with Effortless Exercises, Part 1 Here are some examples from Expert Lisa Nelson on how to boost your fitness when at home and work.   Read more> This Week's News See all Cholesterol news Lowering cholesterol with better eating Maintaining a healthy weight and eating a heart-friendly diet are just as important as taking statins for reducing cholesterol's risks.  Read more> Study: Lipitor ads may mislead women Researchers say that though the cholesterol-lowering drug has long been marketed to both men and women, they have been unable to find adequate evidence that Lipitor actually helps women lower their risk of having a heart attack.  Read more> Sponsored Health Center Find options for heart valve replacement.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Quiz: Do You Know How to Raise Your HDL? If you just received your latest cholesterol results and you're wondering how you can raise that elusive HDL, take this quiz to find out. Today's Poll Do you strength train on a regular basis? Your options are: Yes No News You Can Use Tips on How to Raise Your HDL Learn top tips on how to raise your HDL - the "good" cholesterol.  Read more>

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