| The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol Contributor(s): Freeman, Mason W. (Author), Junge, Christine E. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071444815 ISBN-13: 9780071444811 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $20.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: From the experts at one of the world's most respected medical schools--your complete guide to managing cholesterol and staying healthy for life Everybody knows that high cholesterol is something to be concerned about. But what does it really mean when your doctor tells you that your cholesterol levels are high, and what should you do about it? If you're worried about your cholesterol, here's your chance to get the answers you need from a top expert at the Harvard Medical School. As founder and chief of the prestigious Lipid Metabolism Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Mason W. Freeman treats hundreds of patients each year and oversees breakthrough cholesterol research. In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol he explains: What cholesterol is and the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol How to assess your risk for high cholesterol How to work with your doctor to develop the best treatment plan for you Cholesterol-lowering drugs--who should take them, what to look out for, and how to be sure your doctor is monitoring you properly How to manage your cholesterol through diet and exercise The latest scientific findings on alternative therapies About the Harvard Medical School health guide series Each book from Harvard Medical School gives you the knowledge you need to understand and take control of your health. In every book, a world-renowned expert from Harvard Medical School provides you with the latest information on diagnosis, traditional and alternative treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in your health. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Heart |
| Dewey: 616.399 |
| LCCN: 2004022729 |
| Series: Harvard Medical School Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.04" W x 9.06" (0.76 lbs) 238 pages |
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| Publisher Description: From the experts at one of the world's most respected medical schools--your complete guide to managing cholesterol and staying healthy for life Everybody knows that high cholesterol is something to be concerned about. But what does it really mean when your doctor tells you that your cholesterol levels are high, and what should you do about it? If you're worried about your cholesterol, here's your chance to get the answers you need from a top expert at the Harvard Medical School. As founder and chief of the prestigious Lipid Metabolism Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Mason W. Freeman treats hundreds of patients each year and oversees breakthrough cholesterol research. In The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol he explains:
About the Harvard Medical School health guide series Each book from Harvard Medical School gives you the knowledge you need to understand and take control of your health. In every book, a world-renowned expert from Harvard Medical School provides you with the latest information on diagnosis, traditional and alternative treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes that can make a powerful difference in your health. |
Contributor Bio(s): Freeman, Mason W.: - Mason W. Freeman, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the chief of the prestigious Lipid Metabolism Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Junge is a writer who specializes in medical topics. Junge, Christine E.: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideJunge, Christine: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwideFreeman, Mason: -Mason W. Freeman, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and the chief of the prestigious Lipid Metabolism Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Christine Junge is a writer who specializes in medical topics. |