22nd birthday of Armenian Army

Congratulations with 22nd birthday of Armenian Army!!! Armenia is a small country with big ambitious,  fascinating history and bright future. And this all are real due to our powerful army.  

How to lower cholesterol levels without medication

Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as FOX News Channel's (FNC) Senior Managing Editor for Health News. He advises natural options to bring down your levels of LDLs, also known as the "bad" cholesterol.

Avoid foods like egg yolks, fatty meats and full-fat dairy products. Incorporating salmon, nuts and oatmeal into your diet can also help to lower your cholesterol naturally.

Exercising is another solution. And it doesn't require being an extreme athlete or running marathons. It doesn't matter what you do, just get moving—anything that will get your heart rate pumping will help.

Being overweight can contribute to high cholesterol levels. So if you drop some extra pounds—chances are, your LDLs will follow.

Still not happy with your cholesterol level? You can also try supplements. But check with your doctor before you try them out. Niacin and soluble fiber can help, and studies show that artichoke leaf will do the trick as well.

Smile makes your medicine work better?

Harvard Medical School researchers found that people reported 30 percent more pain relief when they were told positive information about a migraine medicine they were on than when they were told nothing or negative information—even if the drug was a placebo!

Compared to people who saw the good in situations, pessimists tend to have higher blood pressure and a higher risk of heart disease and early death, a University of Pittsburgh study found. Even more: A study from the UK reported optimistic athletes are less likely to become injured, and they bounce back faster if they do get hurt, Fox News reports.

Try these easy tricks to adjust your attitude:

Smile. A study from the University of Kansas found that participants who smiled—regardless of if they were actually feeling happy—reported lower heart rates and reduced stress. Activating certain facial muscles sends a message to your brain that you are happy, researchers say.

Write down the good you have going on once a day.