Healthy diets
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Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Home cholesterol test kits are often as accurate as the test a health care professional uses, but the quality of results can depend on how well you follow the directions for the test.
Clear liquid diet
Need to be on a clear liquid diet? Learn which foods to eat and which foods to avoid.
Complete blood count (CBC)
Learn what to expect from having this common blood test, why it's done and how to prepare.
Coronary angiogram
Learn more about this heart disease test that uses X-ray imaging to see the heart's blood vessels.
Coronary calcium scan
This heart CT test can show calcium deposits in the blood vessels. Know how the findings relate to your heart disease risk.
Cystoscopy
During cystoscopy, your doctor examines the inside of your bladder using a special instrument that's inserted into the bladder through the urethra.
DASH diet: Guide to recommended servings
Use this chart of DASH diet recommended servings by food group to plan healthy meals and snacks.
DASH diet: Healthy eating to lower your blood pressure
This way of eating can help control blood pressure and boost health in other ways. It's easy to get started.
DASH diet: Sample menus
Interested in following the DASH diet? Here are sample menus to get you started.
DASH diet: Tips for dining out
You can eat out and follow the DASH diet. Use these tips to make healthier choices when you dine out.
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