Preliminary Health Care Podcast

Cholesterol Meds on the Rise

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More at: http://preliminaryhealthcare.blogspot.com/2014/12/cholesterol-meds-on-rise.html The use of "statins," a type of cholesterol lowering medication, have been on the rise; 28% of people over the age of 40 have used these medications in the past month. Cholesterol has long been accused of causing cardiovascular disease. However, EVERYTHING WE'VE BEEN TOLD ABOUT CHOLESTEROL IS WRONG. (Watch the video to learn more.) Use of statins comes with several side effects, many of which exacerbate the potential for cardiovascular disease. Link to story: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/24/use-cholesterol-lowering-meds-on-rise/