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Beyond Cholesterol: What to Do About High Triglyceride Levels
Q. My triglycerides are high. Is that as bad as high cholesterol?
A. It can be. While a high cholesterol level is better known to increase the risk of heart disease, a high triglyceride level is a powerful risk factor on its own.

Your Best Options for Outsmarting Chronic Constipation
Q. I’ve been suffering with constipation, but I heard a study found that fiber doesn’t help. What can I do for relief?
A. Though research disputes their effectiveness for everyone, fiber and fluids are still best for beating constipation.

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