Medical memo: Stress and cholesterol
Medical memo
The body's metabolism is complex — and despite major scientific advances, its fine print is still a bit hard to read. That's true even for a molecule as important as cholesterol. Researchers have learned that a man's blood cholesterol profile results from the interplay of many influences, including genetics, hormones, diet, body fat, exercise, and exposure to alcohol, tobacco, supplements, and medication. And a study from England suggests that this formidable list should be expanded further by adding stress.
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