So now you can take statins!

16 December 2010

If statins didn’t cause liver problems would you take one? Statins are the commonly prescribed drugs that reduce coronary disease and death rates by about a third by lowering cholesterol. They are also used in the treatment of the acute coronary syndrome both in the acute heart attack and prior to intervention with stents. If [...]

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Whats a BMI?

4 December 2010

I am often asked just what is a healthy weight? Obviously if you are taller it is reasonable for your weight be higher. In a generally agreed upon formula your BMI (Body Mass Index) is calculated according to your weight in kg divided by your height in metres squared. Yes I know its metric! Don’t [...]

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