Deanna Lynn Sletten has experience writing for magazines, newspapers and websites. She writes mainly in the topics of health, alternative medicine, parenting and finance but enjoys researching new topics and is willing to try her hand at any subject.
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Potassium iodide supplements are used to protect the thyroid glands in the event of a nuclear or radiological event. This form of safe iodine protects the thyroid glands by filling them up so radioactive iodine cannot enter and contaminate. However, potassium iodide is not safe for all people or all ages. This article describes how potassium iodide protects the thyroid glands, who can safely take this supplement and when it should be taken.
Words: 485 Downloads: 0 Category: Drugs & Remedies By: dslettenWe often hear about the dangers of high cholesterol to your health but many people are not aware that high triglyceride levels are also a marker for heart disease. People who maintain high triglyceride levels are at a higher risk of developing hardening of the arteries, type-2 diabetes and other health issues. Learn what triglycerides are, how they endanger your health and ways to lower your triglyceride levels so you can lower your risk of heart disease.
Words: 559 Downloads: 0 Category: Medical By: dslettenChildren are developing risk factors for heart disease at young ages today and in most cases they are linked to childhood obesity. For this reason, it is important to teach children healthy lifestyle habits early to reduce their risk of developing heart disease later in life. This article discusses why children are at risk for heart disease and gives tips on how to help your child learn healthy lifestyle habits so she can reduce her risk of developing heart disease.
Words: 884 Downloads: 0 Category: Medical By: dslettenNew study finds American teens consume more than twice the recommended daily amount of sugar and this may place them at a higher risk for heart disease later in life. This article discusses the study and gives tips on how to reduce sugar in your teen´s diet.
Words: 367 Downloads: 1 Category: Medical By: dslettenA recent study found that the percentage of deaths attributed to heart disease and stroke is down but Americans are still at a high risk of developing heart disease. This article explains why the death rate has declined and what risk factors for heart disease Americans still need to work on.
Words: 385 Downloads: 1 Category: Medical By: dslettenHeart-healthy diets follow the same principal as weight-loss diets yet offer the added benefit of lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and the risk of diabetes. This article discusses how a heart-healthy diet can also be used to lose weight.
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