Quick Reference

Want a quick reference guide for direct LDL testing? Here is an overview in summary form tailored especially for patients.

Links

Chances are, you've been confused by all the information on cholesterol -- what's high, what's low, what you should do, when you should worry.

Here are some links from some very authoritative sources that can help you understand the basics. You'll also find some helpful resources on diet and exercise. Read in good health!

American Diabetes Association

www.diabetes.org

Research and education for health care professionals and the public on all aspects of diabetes; also, educational information on exercise and nutrition.

US Department of Agriculture

www.nal.usda.gov/fnic

General helpful information on food.

American Heart Association

www.americanheart.org

A wealth of information about cholesterol, explanations of cholesterol levels, case histories, dietary tips.

MayoClinic.com

www.mayoclinic.com

Information about healthy eating and cholesterol-lowering medicines, as well as interactive tools

American Council on Exercise

www.acefitness.org

Exercises, ways to get and stay fit, educational materials about exercise and fitness.

US Department of Health and Human Services

www.pueblo.gsa.gov

A variety of pamphlets and brochures on health topics are available here.

American Dietetic Association

www.eatright.org

Information on diet and nutrition, also a listing of local dietitians.

National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease

www.womenheart.org

Provides information and support for women with heart disease.

American Medical Association

www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3158.html

Provides information for patients as well as doctors -- from nutrition and fitness articles to news stories.

Calorie Control Council

www.caloriecontrol.org

National Geographic

National Geographic in their February issue and on line many items related to the heart.

Journal of Circulationl