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HIGH BLOOD CHOLESTEROL
High blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Definition
The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides.
Alternative Names
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A lipid disorder increases your risk for atherosclerosis, and thus for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure (hypertension), and other problems.
There are many types of cholesterol. The ones talked about most are:
Total cholesterol - all the cholesterols combined
HDL cholesterol - often called "good" cholesterol
LDL cholesterol - often called "bad" cholesterol
There are several genetic disorders (passed down through families) that lead to abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. They include:
Familial combined hyperlipidemia
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels may also be caused by:
Being overweight or obese. See: Metabolic syndrome
Certain medications, including birth control pills, estrogen, corticosteroids, certain diuretics, beta blockers, and certain antidepressants
Diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and kidney disease
Excessive alcohol use
Fatty diets that are high in saturated fats (found mainly in red meat, egg yolks, and high-fat dairy products) and trans fatty acids (found in commercial processed food products)
Lack of exercise
Smoking (which reducess HDL "good" cholesterol)
Lipid disorders are more common in men than in women.
Signs and tests
See Coronary risk profile for information on when to be tested.
Tests to diagnose a lipid disorder may include:
HDL test
LDL test
Lipoprotein-a analysis
Total cholesterol test
Triglyceride test
Treatment
Treatment depends on your age, health history, if you smoke, and other risk factors for heart disease, such as:
Diabetes
Poorly controlled high blood pressure
Family history of heart disease
The recommended values for adults are different depending on the above risk factors, but in general:
LDL: 70-130 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
HDL: more than 40-60 mg/dL (high numbers are better)
Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
Triglycerides: 10-150 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
There are steps that everyone can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help preven
...
Continue reading this article
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LDL test (2 Videos, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This a...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
HDL test (2 Videos, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
VLDL test (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids to different parts of the body. There are three major types of lipop...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Cholesterol test (2 Videos, 2 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too muc...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Familial hypercholesterolemia (4 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition passed down through families in which a person has high levels of "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) beginning at birth. The condition can cause heart attacks at an early age. See also:...Reviewer: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2008).Date: 09/12/2008Email Save
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder of high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides that is passed down through families.Reviewer: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 01/23/2008Email Save
Fat free diet and children (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Children over age of 2 can eat low-fat and nonfat foods. Fruits and vegetables are healthy snack foods. Children should be taught healthy eating habits early, so they may continue them throughout life.Reviewer: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Margarine vs. butter (1 Video, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Is margarine healthier than butter? Neither is ideal, because butter is loaded with saturated fat, and almost all margarines have some saturated fat and trans fatty acids. However, if you must use one or the other, margarine may be better than but...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/03/2009Email Save
Tips for losing weight (20 Videos, 10 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)To successfully lose weight, you must carry out a plan that balances the calories you eat every day with your activity and exercise. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet and increasing physical activ...Reviewer: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Date: 10/18/2009Email Save
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Cholesterol Management Cholesterol ManagementEmail Save play video read transcript
HIV and Cholesterol HIV and CholesterolEmail Save play video read transcript
How High Cholesterol Harms You How High Cholesterol Harms YouEmail Save play video read transcript
Heart Disease Prevention Heart Disease PreventionEmail Save play video read transcript
Dementia Could be Linked to High Cholesterol A study finds having high cholesterol in midlife raises the risk of dementia later in life.Email Save play video read transcript
Do You Know Your LDL Number? Do You Know Your LDL Number?Email Save play video read transcript
School Lunches Are Getting Healthier Fewer middle schools across the country are serving candy and soda in their cafeterias.Email Save play video read transcript
Studies Show Eating Chocolate Could Help Your Heart Eating chocolate is good for your heart.Email Save play video read transcript
Cutting Salt Intake Could Lower Healthcare Costs in the US Cutting salt intake can help keep Americans healthy, and lower healthcare costs.Email Save play video read transcript
Is Fried Butter a Heart Clogger? Brendan Higgins reports on the Texas State Fair, the culinary debut of fried butter, and one boy's invention of the Fried Butter Dance.Email Save play video read transcript
US States Are Not Meeting Veggie Consumption Goals No state is meeting CDC goals for fruit and vegetable consumption.Email Save play video read transcript
Obesity Could Be Linked to a Gene Researchers have found a gene in mice that, when turned off, keeps them thin despite being fed a high-fat diet.Email Save play video read transcript
FDA Has Issues New Food Regulations The FDA has created the Reportable Food Registry, where food industry officials are required to alert the FDA quickly about any products that might cause h...Email Save play video read transcript
Calorie Tracking Is Key to Weightloss Losing weight can sometimes turn into a losing battle; but doctors and experts insist that diet and exercise is the key to losing weight.Email Save play video read transcript
Extra Fat Could Create Stem Cells Those extra fat cells you've been trying to lose could be put to good use- as stem cells.Email Save play video read transcript
Dream Dinners A company provides customers with all the ingredients they need to prepare a delicious meal at a fraction of the cost of perparing it at home.Email Save play video read transcript
When You Eat May Be More Important Then What You Eat New research suggests it's not just what you eat, but when you eat that either helps or hinders you from losing weight.Email Save play video read transcript
A Healthy Drink Is Marketed to the Religious Several pastors have begun preaching about nutrition, rather than just spiritual health.Email Save play video read transcript
Food Tips: Marination Secrets Here are some cooking secrets for making the perfect marinade for all types of meat, poultry, and fish.Email Save play video read transcript
Anorexic Weightlifter A woman who battled anorexia now uses weightlifting to help control her food disorder.Email Save play video read transcript
Doctors Are Frustrated With Obese Patients A new study of doctors shows many are frustrated when treating obese patients.Email Save play video read transcript
Ladies Night Diet Attention ladies: Girls Night Out may be good for your social life, but it could be bad for your waistline! NBC's Meredith Land reports.Email Save play video read transcript
Obese People Live Up to 12 Years Less Than Normal People who are obese live three to twelve fewer years than normal weight adults.Email Save play video read transcript
Those Who Do Yoga More Liekly To Eat Better People who practice yoga are more likely to be mindful eaters.Email Save play video read transcript
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Reports on Vitamin D and Kids Who Don't Get ... NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports that kids are not getting enough Vitamin D from sunlight.Email Save play video read transcript
Pill Pounds Packing on pounds recently? It could be your medication. NBC's Jane McGarry reports.Email Save play video read transcript
Truvia is a New Sugar Substitute Truvia is a new low-calorie sweetner on the market. Diana Gonzalez reports on the latest sugar substitute.Email Save play video read transcript
Fitmate Helps People Track Their Proper Calorie Count A small device could help people lose or just maintain their weight.Email Save play video read transcript
An Experimental Drug Could Help Obesity An experimental obesity drug is proving to be effective in 3 late-stage clinical trials.Email Save play video read transcript
Fructose Sugar Could Impair Your Memory Eating a diet high in fructose could impair your memory.Email Save play video read transcript
Popcorn Could Be Healthy as Fruit Your snack food may be giving you the same amount of antioxidants as fruit, according to new research from the University of Scranton.Email Save play video read transcript
Obesity As the health care debate rages on in Washington -- tonight, new research shows obesity in America is not just dangerous -- it's expensive!Email Save play video read transcript
The Back-to-school Physical The Back-to-school PhysicalEmail Save play video read transcript
Pot Belly - In Fashion? Pot belly's may be on the way to becoming sexy... or maybe not.Email Save play video read transcript
The Infamous Freshman 15 The first semester of college is a huge time of transition for students... and one of the biggest challenges actually occurs outside of the classroom. NBC'...Email Save play video read transcript
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Plant sterols have been found in research studies to help lower LDL, or "bad," cholesterol by blocking its absorption. If enough sterols are consumed in th... Email Save
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Definition
The medical term for high blood cholesterol and triglycerides is lipid disorder. Such a disorder occurs when you have too many fatty substances in your blood. These substances include cholesterol and triglycerides.
Alternative Names
Lipid disorders; Hyperlipoproteinemia; Hyperlipidemia; Dyslipidemia; Hypercholesterolemia
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
A lipid disorder increases your risk for atherosclerosis, and thus for heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure (hypertension), and other problems.
There are many types of cholesterol. The ones talked about most are:
Total cholesterol - all the cholesterols combined
HDL cholesterol - often called "good" cholesterol
LDL cholesterol - often called "bad" cholesterol
There are several genetic disorders (passed down through families) that lead to abnormal levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. They include:
Familial combined hyperlipidemia
Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia
Familial hypercholesterolemia
Familial hypertriglyceridemia
Abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels may also be caused by:
Being overweight or obese. See: Metabolic syndrome
Certain medications, including birth control pills, estrogen, corticosteroids, certain diuretics, beta blockers, and certain antidepressants
Diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Cushing syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, and kidney disease
Excessive alcohol use
Fatty diets that are high in saturated fats (found mainly in red meat, egg yolks, and high-fat dairy products) and trans fatty acids (found in commercial processed food products)
Lack of exercise
Smoking (which reducess HDL "good" cholesterol)
Lipid disorders are more common in men than in women.
Signs and tests
See Coronary risk profile for information on when to be tested.
Tests to diagnose a lipid disorder may include:
HDL test
LDL test
Lipoprotein-a analysis
Total cholesterol test
Triglyceride test
Treatment
Treatment depends on your age, health history, if you smoke, and other risk factors for heart disease, such as:
Diabetes
Poorly controlled high blood pressure
Family history of heart disease
The recommended values for adults are different depending on the above risk factors, but in general:
LDL: 70-130 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
HDL: more than 40-60 mg/dL (high numbers are better)
Total cholesterol: less than 200 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
Triglycerides: 10-150 mg/dL (lower numbers are better)
There are steps that everyone can take to improve their cholesterol levels, and help preven
...
Continue reading this article
More Articles
LDL test (2 Videos, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This a...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
HDL test (2 Videos, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
VLDL test (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids to different parts of the body. There are three major types of lipop...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Cholesterol test (2 Videos, 2 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too muc...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Familial hypercholesterolemia (4 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition passed down through families in which a person has high levels of "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) beginning at birth. The condition can cause heart attacks at an early age. See also:...Reviewer: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2008).Date: 09/12/2008Email Save
Familial combined hyperlipidemia (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder of high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides that is passed down through families.Reviewer: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 01/23/2008Email Save
Fat free diet and children (1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Children over age of 2 can eat low-fat and nonfat foods. Fruits and vegetables are healthy snack foods. Children should be taught healthy eating habits early, so they may continue them throughout life.Reviewer: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009Email Save
Margarine vs. butter (1 Video, 1 Image) (Doctor-Reviewed information)Is margarine healthier than butter? Neither is ideal, because butter is loaded with saturated fat, and almost all margarines have some saturated fat and trans fatty acids. However, if you must use one or the other, margarine may be better than but...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/03/2009Email Save
Tips for losing weight (20 Videos, 10 Images) (Doctor-Reviewed information)To successfully lose weight, you must carry out a plan that balances the calories you eat every day with your activity and exercise. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet and increasing physical activ...Reviewer: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Date: 10/18/2009Email Save
Use Healthline to search the web for more Cholesterol information.
Health Videos
How Can Cholesterol Management Help Prevent Heart Disease in Wom... How Can Cholesterol Management Help Prevent Heart Disease in Women?Email Save play video
Cholesterol Health It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.Email Save play video read transcript
Cholesterol Management Cholesterol ManagementEmail Save play video read transcript
HIV and Cholesterol HIV and CholesterolEmail Save play video read transcript
How High Cholesterol Harms You How High Cholesterol Harms YouEmail Save play video read transcript
Heart Disease Prevention Heart Disease PreventionEmail Save play video read transcript
Dementia Could be Linked to High Cholesterol A study finds having high cholesterol in midlife raises the risk of dementia later in life.Email Save play video read transcript
Do You Know Your LDL Number? Do You Know Your LDL Number?Email Save play video read transcript
School Lunches Are Getting Healthier Fewer middle schools across the country are serving candy and soda in their cafeterias.Email Save play video read transcript
Studies Show Eating Chocolate Could Help Your Heart Eating chocolate is good for your heart.Email Save play video read transcript
Cutting Salt Intake Could Lower Healthcare Costs in the US Cutting salt intake can help keep Americans healthy, and lower healthcare costs.Email Save play video read transcript
Is Fried Butter a Heart Clogger? Brendan Higgins reports on the Texas State Fair, the culinary debut of fried butter, and one boy's invention of the Fried Butter Dance.Email Save play video read transcript
US States Are Not Meeting Veggie Consumption Goals No state is meeting CDC goals for fruit and vegetable consumption.Email Save play video read transcript
Obesity Could Be Linked to a Gene Researchers have found a gene in mice that, when turned off, keeps them thin despite being fed a high-fat diet.Email Save play video read transcript
FDA Has Issues New Food Regulations The FDA has created the Reportable Food Registry, where food industry officials are required to alert the FDA quickly about any products that might cause h...Email Save play video read transcript
Calorie Tracking Is Key to Weightloss Losing weight can sometimes turn into a losing battle; but doctors and experts insist that diet and exercise is the key to losing weight.Email Save play video read transcript
Extra Fat Could Create Stem Cells Those extra fat cells you've been trying to lose could be put to good use- as stem cells.Email Save play video read transcript
Dream Dinners A company provides customers with all the ingredients they need to prepare a delicious meal at a fraction of the cost of perparing it at home.Email Save play video read transcript
When You Eat May Be More Important Then What You Eat New research suggests it's not just what you eat, but when you eat that either helps or hinders you from losing weight.Email Save play video read transcript
A Healthy Drink Is Marketed to the Religious Several pastors have begun preaching about nutrition, rather than just spiritual health.Email Save play video read transcript
Food Tips: Marination Secrets Here are some cooking secrets for making the perfect marinade for all types of meat, poultry, and fish.Email Save play video read transcript
Anorexic Weightlifter A woman who battled anorexia now uses weightlifting to help control her food disorder.Email Save play video read transcript
Doctors Are Frustrated With Obese Patients A new study of doctors shows many are frustrated when treating obese patients.Email Save play video read transcript
Ladies Night Diet Attention ladies: Girls Night Out may be good for your social life, but it could be bad for your waistline! NBC's Meredith Land reports.Email Save play video read transcript
Obese People Live Up to 12 Years Less Than Normal People who are obese live three to twelve fewer years than normal weight adults.Email Save play video read transcript
Those Who Do Yoga More Liekly To Eat Better People who practice yoga are more likely to be mindful eaters.Email Save play video read transcript
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Reports on Vitamin D and Kids Who Don't Get ... NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports that kids are not getting enough Vitamin D from sunlight.Email Save play video read transcript
Pill Pounds Packing on pounds recently? It could be your medication. NBC's Jane McGarry reports.Email Save play video read transcript
Truvia is a New Sugar Substitute Truvia is a new low-calorie sweetner on the market. Diana Gonzalez reports on the latest sugar substitute.Email Save play video read transcript
Fitmate Helps People Track Their Proper Calorie Count A small device could help people lose or just maintain their weight.Email Save play video read transcript
An Experimental Drug Could Help Obesity An experimental obesity drug is proving to be effective in 3 late-stage clinical trials.Email Save play video read transcript
Fructose Sugar Could Impair Your Memory Eating a diet high in fructose could impair your memory.Email Save play video read transcript
Popcorn Could Be Healthy as Fruit Your snack food may be giving you the same amount of antioxidants as fruit, according to new research from the University of Scranton.Email Save play video read transcript
Obesity As the health care debate rages on in Washington -- tonight, new research shows obesity in America is not just dangerous -- it's expensive!Email Save play video read transcript
The Back-to-school Physical The Back-to-school PhysicalEmail Save play video read transcript
Pot Belly - In Fashion? Pot belly's may be on the way to becoming sexy... or maybe not.Email Save play video read transcript
The Infamous Freshman 15 The first semester of college is a huge time of transition for students... and one of the biggest challenges actually occurs outside of the classroom. NBC'...Email Save play video read transcript
Organic Food May Not Be Any Healthier Than Regular Food Organic food doesn't appear to be nutritionally superior to conventionally produced food.Email Save play video read transcript
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Cholesterol Lowering Plants in The Diet Dish - 2 years 60 days ago
Plant sterols have been found in research studies to help lower LDL, or "bad," cholesterol by blocking its absorption. If enough sterols are consumed in th... Email Save
Cholesterol and Statins in Tech Medicine - 3 years 213 days ago
The thought is that by reducing your bad cholesterol, you won't have excess cholesterol to absorb into the lining of your arteries that form plaques, or ha... Email Save
Keep Your Heart Healthy in The Diet Dish - 1 year 63 days ago
People who have a total cholesterol above 240 mg/dl have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as people whose level is desirable (less than 200 mg/dl). Email Save
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LUNG CANCER
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Lung Cancer
Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells somewhere in the body. The lungs are the organs that nourish our blood with fresh oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide when we breathe. Put those two together and you have a deadly disease - one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer deaths. read more
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Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells somewhere in the body. The lungs are the organs that nourish our blood with fresh oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide when we breathe. Put those two together and you have a deadly disease - one of the most common cancers and the leading cause of cancer deaths. read more
Symptoms of lung cancer can be subtle. Smoking and second hand smoke are well known causes of lung cancer but not the only possible ones. A doctor will order specific diagnostic tests to determine whether or not you have lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center helps you understand what the tests are and what they mean.
Treatment for lung cancer can be complex, so you want to make sure you are in the hands of the right medical specialist. Surgery is usually part of every lung cancer treatment plan. So many new drugs are available today to treat lung cancer. The Lung Cancer Learning Center provides information about chemotherapy and what to expect throughout the stages of treatment and recovery.
Find out if you are in a high risk group for lung cancer and what you can do to prevent this condition. Smoking cessation is the cornerstone of preventing cancer and many other diseases. The Lung Cancer Learning Center offers multimedia information to help you on your journey to smoke free living. Don't lose hope! One in every 6 lung cancers is cured.
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Small Cell Carcinoma of Lung
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Malignant Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma is an uncommon cancerous tumor of the lining of the lung and chest cavity (pleura) or lining of...
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Metastatic Lung Cancer
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
How Does My Doctor Know I Have Lung Cancer?
How Your Doctor Uses Biopsies to Make a Diagnosis of L...
Tests That Help Evaluate Lung Cancer
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Am I At Risk for Lung Cancer?
What Can I Do If Im At Risk for Lung Cancer?
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Thursday, January 14, 2010
AdventureCORPS Presents Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE ASAP
AdventureCORPS announces San Diego County's Newest, Toughest, Most Epic, and Most Traffic-Free Century Cycling Event. Basketball legend Bill Walton to serve as Chairman of Good Times.LA JOLLA, CA - AdventureCORPS, Inc., an athlete-run firm producing and promoting ultra-endurance and extreme sports events, lifestyle, and media, is pleased to announce the inaugural Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on Saturday, April 17, 2010, featuring 103 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing and three different ascents of San Diego County's Mount Laguna and breath-taking views of the Anza-Borrego Desert far below. With a start/finish line just 44 miles east of downtown San Diego, the route for this timed cycling event features just three stop signs and NO traffic lights. This incredible event features three loops that all begin and end in or near Pine Valley, CA. Each of the three loops ascends Mount Laguna on a different route: via Sunrise Hwy from the north, via the fabled and car-free Kitchen Creek from the south-east, and via the little-known and truly epic Pine Creek drainage from the west. (known as Noble Canyon to mountain bikers, but our paved route features grades as steep as 20 percent). All three loops descend Mount Laguna south-bound on Sunrise Highway. The total distance for all three loops is 103 miles with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. A one loop, 45 mile option, and two loop, 77 mile option, are also offered.The entry fee is just $79, registration is limited to 300, and it is expected to sell out quickly. Entry includes six well-stocked checkpoints featuring Hammer Nutrition, roving SAG support, finish line meal, and the opportunity to compete in the Cycling Club Challenge (for the 103 mile route): The top three (male and female) riders' combined times from each cycling club determine the Club Champions. The three riders must be Co-Ed (2 males / 1 female or 1 male / 2 females), but they do NOT have to ride together. Finishing times will be tallied at the finish to determine the Club Champions. Each of the three winning club riders will win $200 in "AdventureCORPS Bucks" redeemable for event entries or gear, as well a year of bragging rights. Cycling Club affiliation must be stated while registering for the event.Basketball legend, television sportscaster, cycling author, and life-long cyclist Bill Walton, a San Diego native and resident, will participate in the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic and will serve as the Chairman of Good Times, Social Affairs, Customer Relations and All Things Fun. He had this to say about the event: "Now, Chris Kostman has designed a tough, challenging 100 miler that incorporates three ever-more-difficult ascents to the Promised Land, including the car-less Kitchen Creek fantasy. And I can’t wait. With unbelievable diversity of every aspect of life, this day will surely stand out as a monument to all we could ever hope for in any one 24 hour period. Terrific scenery, unparalleled beauty, endless vistas, great roads, a clean and safe environment, crystal clear and fresh air, extensive support, and all our best friends getting together for a day of celebration, camaraderie, exercise, spiritual fulfillment, Mount Laguna and the sprawling San Diego backcountry. If there is anything else out there please let me know - quickly. Chris Kostman has put it all together here and we couldn’t be happier or luckier." (Bill's full statement is below.)An Official Pre-Ride of the route was held on November 14, 2009 with positive feedback from all 16 participants, including:"The Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic is Southern California riding at its finest, and toughest: one hundred miles of mountain back roads and not a single stop light to break the rhythm of the fantastic scenery, from mountain pine, to desert cactus and chaparral. It's a challenge for the legs and lungs, but the scenery and space are all payback." - Dustin Sharp, Rough Riders"The pre-ride at Mt. Laguna was brutally awesome. The route was simple, no numerous turns to get confused. Just a few glances at the rout sheet and you're on your way. The three loops made it stress-free and a sense of security that everybody is close by. The views are amazing, especially on the first loop. The last loop made this ride very memorable due to its difficulty. You have to dig deep just to go over the next steep section on Pine Creek Rd. Whoo!!! This ride has all the elements of an 'epic' ride: greatness and adventure. Thank you." - Francis Ignacio, Adobo Velo"I thoroughly enjoyed the Mt. Laguna route. Leave it to you to come up with those killer routes that tap into the dark crevices of our brains that make us want to return to repeat the moments of agony, namely that monster hill at the end. I'm definitely coming back in April, so put my name on the list. Riding atop the mountains on what appears to be paved fire roads was really enjoyable. The three downhills were fun and came at the precise right times during the ride. Now, the two most difficult centuries I have ever done are connected to YOU, Hell's Gate and Mt. Laguna. What's next? The scenery was fantastic and the traffic, or lack of, was welcomed. The motorists seemed to be accommodating to cyclists. Kudos to your sag support, once again top notch cycling nourishment was provided, along with the hot meal at the end." - John Marino, the godfather of ultracycling and creator of the Race Across AmericaClick here for all the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic information and the Link to Registration.Click here for a preview video slideshow of the route.Click here for the report, results, images, and feedback from the November 14 Official Pre-Ride of the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic.MOUNT LAGUNA BICYCLE CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS:• April 17, 2010• Held on Eastern San Diego County's Mount Laguna: Minimal traffic, no traffic lights, and just three stop signs.• The toughest - and only TIMED - century in San Diego County.• Cycling Club Challenge: The top three (M&F) riders' combined times from each club determine the Club Champions. Each of the three winning club riders wins $200 in "AdventureCORPS Bucks" redeemable for event entries or gear.• Distances offered: 3 loops / 103 miles; 2 loops / 77 miles; 1 loop / 45 miles (only 3-loop finishers are timed and ranked).• Six well-stocked checkpoints featuring Hammer Nutrition plus a finish line meal.• The entry fee is just $79 with a 300 rider limit and it will SELL OUT!STATEMENT FROM BILL WALTON:AdventureCORPS, Mount Laguna, April 17, 2010:For all the world to be aware, please let it be known that Bill Walton has been named the Chairman of Good Times, Social Affairs, Customer Relations and All Things Fun for the upcoming inaugural AdventureCORPS Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on Saturday, April 17, 2010 starting at 7am PST in Pine Valley, California, USA.Walton has been a lifelong cycling enthusiast and participant who had his life changed and saved since connecting with AdventureCORPS and Chris Kostman more than four years ago.Since that transcendent moment, Walton has discovered that Kostman and AdventureCORPS are the keys to lifelong health, happiness, fitness and eternal salvation.When finally reached for comment, the ever-busy Walton pulled over to the side of the road during a training ride on his bike and quickly pointed out that he was working diligently in preparation for the upcoming AdventureCORPS events in early 2010 like the Death Valley Century on March 6 and the Death Valley Hell’s Gate Hundred on April 3.Finally able to recover and regroup enough to attempt to put a coherent thought together -then after wiping the sunscreen from his eyes - Walton had this to say about the AdventureCORPS Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on April 17:“Chris Kostman and AdventureCORPS have given me the life that I have today. I live to ride and ride to live. After my spinal fusion surgery of nearly a year ago, I am back on the saddle again and ready to go. Chris’ events are always the best. The organization, management, support and over all good times are unsurpassed. He knows how to challenge us all and we always realize that we have to be on top of our own game to match the level of his preparation and imagination.“And when I saw that he has come up with a new dream ride focused on Mount Laguna, I knew that once again Chris has found a new limit to what we think of as heaven on earth. This ride promises to be better than perfect on all fronts, all centered on the sacred ground that is Mount Laguna. This focal point has always held a fascinating spot in our consciousness. I grew up in San Diego - it has always been home - and Mount Laguna was forever the holy destination of choice for having a terrific time.“Now, Chris Kostman has designed a tough, challenging 100 miler that incorporates three ever-more-difficult ascents to the Promised Land, including the car-less Kitchen Creek fantasy. And I can’t wait. With unbelievable diversity of every aspect of life, this day will surely stand out as a monument to all we could ever hope for in any one 24 hour period. Terrific scenery, unparalleled beauty, endless vistas, great roads, a clean and safe environment, crystal clear and fresh air, extensive support, and all our best friends getting together for a day of celebration, camaraderie, exercise, spiritual fulfillment, Mount Laguna and the sprawling San Diego backcountry. If there is anything else out there please let me know - quickly. Chris Kostman has put it all together here and we couldn’t be happier or luckier.“I have been waiting for a miracle, and now that wait is over. Chris Kostman has done it again. I can only shudder to think where we would be without him.“Chris has once again given us a reason to believe in a better tomorrow. There is new purpose and meaning in life itself.“I plan on getting there early, helping Chris to get the show on the road; then, rolling out myself to enjoy one of the greatest experiences of my life. So please, bring your bike, your spirit, a willingness to smile, laugh and dream, and the unique soul that all participants in AdventureCORPS events either already have or are soon to acquire. Chris and I will take care of the rest.“AdventureCORPS… Chris Kostman… three majestic, dynamic, explosive and exhilarating climbs to the top of THE MOUNTAIN… Mount Laguna... the San Diego back-country… sunshine daydreams … your bike… your newest best friends… and so much more… Is there anything else that anyone could ask for????“April 17, 2010… 7am PST wheels down… come ready to ride… you have been notified … we will do our job… the rest is up to you.“Miss this epic event at your own peril.“Roll on forever, and enjoy the ride.”And off he went - in search of yet another perfect day - the one that he knows he’s sure to find on April 17 on Mount Laguna.ABOUT BILL WALTON:Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952), is a retired American basketball player and current television sportscaster. The “Big Red-Head”, as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s and winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards and went on to have a prominent career in the NBA. Walton was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 10, 1993 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame that same year. He is the father of current Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton. - Quoted from Bill's bio on WikipediaBill's Personal "Long Strange Trip" Website.Bill's AdventureCORPS Fan #1 Webpage.OFFICIAL CHARITYThe Official Charity of AdventureCORPS is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. One of the goals of all AdventureCORPS events is to raise funds for, and awareness of, this wonderful organization.The Challenged Athletes Foundation was created on the belief that people of all abilities should have the opportunity to pursue a life full of physical activity and of sports. Be they recreational or in pursuit of a gold medal at the Paralympic Games, people with a physical disability are limited only by their access to funding. Since 1994, CAF has raised more than $24 million—allowing the Foundation to satisfy thousands of funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and across the globe.Eighty-nine cents of every dollar raised by CAF provides funding and programs that get challenged athletes into the game. Whether it’s a $2,000 handcycle, helping underwrite a $15,000 running prosthetic or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar injury, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, competitive lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love.Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic participants may participate in CAF's "Race For a Reason" program: Ride the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on behalf of CAF, raise funds for this wonderful organization, and even earn cool incentive prizes in recognition of your efforts!ABOUT ADVENTURECORPS:La Jolla, CA-based AdventureCORPS, Inc. is an athlete-run firm producing and promoting ultra-endurance and extreme sports events, lifestyle, and media. Adventure is our way of life. AdventureCORPS’ world-class events for athlete-adventurers include epic races such as the Badwater Ultramarathon and Furnace Creek 508, muiti-day cycling lifestyle adventures known as CORPScamps, the annual Rough Riders Rally in Marin County, plus several 100- and 200-mile cycling events in Death Valley, on and around San Diego County's Mt. Laguna. We also host and develop our adventure-related websites and blogs and provide a variety of adventure-related services. Founded in 1984 by Chris Kostman, this group effort is dedicated to exploring the inner and outer universes, seeking adventure, energy, and insight both in daily life and "out there."FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:Chris KostmanChief Adventure Officer and Race DirectorAdventureCORPS, Inc.La Jolla, CA 92037 USAhttp://www.adventurecorps.com http://www.badwater.comhttp://www.the508.comhttp://www.XO-1.org--Click here to sign up for our email newsletter!--
Above: Pine Creek Road from loop three of the route, as featured in the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic logo.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Carpooling and Ride-Sharing to and from Mount Laguna; Hotel Room Sharing, too!
We encourage carpooling to and from all our events. With riders coming to Mount Laguna from across California and beyond, there must be somebody who lives near you, or along the route you'll be driving, or perhaps someone who just needs a ride to and from the airport in San Diego or LA if they are flying to the event. Share the ride! Save gas! Save money! Save the earth!
Please use this section of the blog to connect with other riders - you can save money, save gas, help to protect the environment, and - hopefully - meet some cool people, too! (Note: We are provide a service here, allowing people to meet and share rides. We can't and don't guarantee anything about the people you'll meet, so be careful and use your best judgement. Review the Personal Safety Tips that Craigslist uses on their Rideshare page here.)Click the "Comments" button below and leave your request for a ride, or offer to share your trip!
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
AdventureCORPS Cycling Event Banner Ads: Please Help Spread the Word!
Here are four different sizes of banner ads about our cycling events for our friends and fans to post to their websites and blogs. Feel free to put them to good use and please link to www.adventurecorps.com. Thank you!
Above: 200 wide by 247 tall
Above: 160 wide by 200 tall
Above: 164 wide by 110 tall
Above: 300 wide by 120 tall
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Postcard from our AdventureCORPS Ambassador in Italy
Hello Chris,I attach some picture of the "AdventureCORPS Italy Ambassador" during the last bike ride. Last monday me and Giovanna, my girlfriend, have gone in the south Garda lake area for a ride on the the cycling path Peschiera-Mantova, along the Mincio river. As you can see we don't like only cycling training but also visiting old villages and...tasting italian tortellini with a good glass of wine. And, as you can see, the AdventurCORPS bike shirt fit me perfect!All the bestRiccardo Oliari
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Hell's Gate Hundred: An Exciting, New AdventureCORPS Event!
HELL'S GATE HUNDRED: MORE THAN JUST A BIKE EVENT!It's a new, spectacular century ride (and more!) in Death Valley!It's also a celebration of Death Valley National Park on the 25th Anniversary of AdventureCORPS!When: April 18, 2009We are pleased to announce Hell's Gate Hundred, a new AdventureCORPS century ride and weekend-long outdoor adventure in Death Valley on Saturday, April 18, 2009 (and then April 3, 2010).The Hell's Gate Hundred route will visit locations and sights that are not visited in any other one-day cycling event in Death Valley National Park, including Artist Drive, Hell's Gate, Daylight Pass, and the ghost town of Rhyolite. We also plan to encourage all participants to attend a Ranger Program at the Furnace Creek Visitor's Center on Saturday evening, then hike Golden Canyon the following morning (unguided; not under our auspices). The ride will be similar in format to our Spring and Fall Century and Double Century bike rides, except with no 200-mile option and a new, different, unique route. The route is approximately 106 miles with about 7,000 feet of elevation gain.Here's a preview slideshow of the route, with photos from CORPScamp Death Valley in February, 2008 and from our personal trip there in December, 2008."Experienced travelers know that the
AdventureCORPS Presents Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE ASAP
AdventureCORPS announces San Diego County's Newest, Toughest, Most Epic, and Most Traffic-Free Century Cycling Event. Basketball legend Bill Walton to serve as Chairman of Good Times.LA JOLLA, CA - AdventureCORPS, Inc., an athlete-run firm producing and promoting ultra-endurance and extreme sports events, lifestyle, and media, is pleased to announce the inaugural Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on Saturday, April 17, 2010, featuring 103 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing and three different ascents of San Diego County's Mount Laguna and breath-taking views of the Anza-Borrego Desert far below. With a start/finish line just 44 miles east of downtown San Diego, the route for this timed cycling event features just three stop signs and NO traffic lights. This incredible event features three loops that all begin and end in or near Pine Valley, CA. Each of the three loops ascends Mount Laguna on a different route: via Sunrise Hwy from the north, via the fabled and car-free Kitchen Creek from the south-east, and via the little-known and truly epic Pine Creek drainage from the west. (known as Noble Canyon to mountain bikers, but our paved route features grades as steep as 20 percent). All three loops descend Mount Laguna south-bound on Sunrise Highway. The total distance for all three loops is 103 miles with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain. A one loop, 45 mile option, and two loop, 77 mile option, are also offered.The entry fee is just $79, registration is limited to 300, and it is expected to sell out quickly. Entry includes six well-stocked checkpoints featuring Hammer Nutrition, roving SAG support, finish line meal, and the opportunity to compete in the Cycling Club Challenge (for the 103 mile route): The top three (male and female) riders' combined times from each cycling club determine the Club Champions. The three riders must be Co-Ed (2 males / 1 female or 1 male / 2 females), but they do NOT have to ride together. Finishing times will be tallied at the finish to determine the Club Champions. Each of the three winning club riders will win $200 in "AdventureCORPS Bucks" redeemable for event entries or gear, as well a year of bragging rights. Cycling Club affiliation must be stated while registering for the event.Basketball legend, television sportscaster, cycling author, and life-long cyclist Bill Walton, a San Diego native and resident, will participate in the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic and will serve as the Chairman of Good Times, Social Affairs, Customer Relations and All Things Fun. He had this to say about the event: "Now, Chris Kostman has designed a tough, challenging 100 miler that incorporates three ever-more-difficult ascents to the Promised Land, including the car-less Kitchen Creek fantasy. And I can’t wait. With unbelievable diversity of every aspect of life, this day will surely stand out as a monument to all we could ever hope for in any one 24 hour period. Terrific scenery, unparalleled beauty, endless vistas, great roads, a clean and safe environment, crystal clear and fresh air, extensive support, and all our best friends getting together for a day of celebration, camaraderie, exercise, spiritual fulfillment, Mount Laguna and the sprawling San Diego backcountry. If there is anything else out there please let me know - quickly. Chris Kostman has put it all together here and we couldn’t be happier or luckier." (Bill's full statement is below.)An Official Pre-Ride of the route was held on November 14, 2009 with positive feedback from all 16 participants, including:"The Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic is Southern California riding at its finest, and toughest: one hundred miles of mountain back roads and not a single stop light to break the rhythm of the fantastic scenery, from mountain pine, to desert cactus and chaparral. It's a challenge for the legs and lungs, but the scenery and space are all payback." - Dustin Sharp, Rough Riders"The pre-ride at Mt. Laguna was brutally awesome. The route was simple, no numerous turns to get confused. Just a few glances at the rout sheet and you're on your way. The three loops made it stress-free and a sense of security that everybody is close by. The views are amazing, especially on the first loop. The last loop made this ride very memorable due to its difficulty. You have to dig deep just to go over the next steep section on Pine Creek Rd. Whoo!!! This ride has all the elements of an 'epic' ride: greatness and adventure. Thank you." - Francis Ignacio, Adobo Velo"I thoroughly enjoyed the Mt. Laguna route. Leave it to you to come up with those killer routes that tap into the dark crevices of our brains that make us want to return to repeat the moments of agony, namely that monster hill at the end. I'm definitely coming back in April, so put my name on the list. Riding atop the mountains on what appears to be paved fire roads was really enjoyable. The three downhills were fun and came at the precise right times during the ride. Now, the two most difficult centuries I have ever done are connected to YOU, Hell's Gate and Mt. Laguna. What's next? The scenery was fantastic and the traffic, or lack of, was welcomed. The motorists seemed to be accommodating to cyclists. Kudos to your sag support, once again top notch cycling nourishment was provided, along with the hot meal at the end." - John Marino, the godfather of ultracycling and creator of the Race Across AmericaClick here for all the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic information and the Link to Registration.Click here for a preview video slideshow of the route.Click here for the report, results, images, and feedback from the November 14 Official Pre-Ride of the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic.MOUNT LAGUNA BICYCLE CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS:• April 17, 2010• Held on Eastern San Diego County's Mount Laguna: Minimal traffic, no traffic lights, and just three stop signs.• The toughest - and only TIMED - century in San Diego County.• Cycling Club Challenge: The top three (M&F) riders' combined times from each club determine the Club Champions. Each of the three winning club riders wins $200 in "AdventureCORPS Bucks" redeemable for event entries or gear.• Distances offered: 3 loops / 103 miles; 2 loops / 77 miles; 1 loop / 45 miles (only 3-loop finishers are timed and ranked).• Six well-stocked checkpoints featuring Hammer Nutrition plus a finish line meal.• The entry fee is just $79 with a 300 rider limit and it will SELL OUT!STATEMENT FROM BILL WALTON:AdventureCORPS, Mount Laguna, April 17, 2010:For all the world to be aware, please let it be known that Bill Walton has been named the Chairman of Good Times, Social Affairs, Customer Relations and All Things Fun for the upcoming inaugural AdventureCORPS Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on Saturday, April 17, 2010 starting at 7am PST in Pine Valley, California, USA.Walton has been a lifelong cycling enthusiast and participant who had his life changed and saved since connecting with AdventureCORPS and Chris Kostman more than four years ago.Since that transcendent moment, Walton has discovered that Kostman and AdventureCORPS are the keys to lifelong health, happiness, fitness and eternal salvation.When finally reached for comment, the ever-busy Walton pulled over to the side of the road during a training ride on his bike and quickly pointed out that he was working diligently in preparation for the upcoming AdventureCORPS events in early 2010 like the Death Valley Century on March 6 and the Death Valley Hell’s Gate Hundred on April 3.Finally able to recover and regroup enough to attempt to put a coherent thought together -then after wiping the sunscreen from his eyes - Walton had this to say about the AdventureCORPS Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on April 17:“Chris Kostman and AdventureCORPS have given me the life that I have today. I live to ride and ride to live. After my spinal fusion surgery of nearly a year ago, I am back on the saddle again and ready to go. Chris’ events are always the best. The organization, management, support and over all good times are unsurpassed. He knows how to challenge us all and we always realize that we have to be on top of our own game to match the level of his preparation and imagination.“And when I saw that he has come up with a new dream ride focused on Mount Laguna, I knew that once again Chris has found a new limit to what we think of as heaven on earth. This ride promises to be better than perfect on all fronts, all centered on the sacred ground that is Mount Laguna. This focal point has always held a fascinating spot in our consciousness. I grew up in San Diego - it has always been home - and Mount Laguna was forever the holy destination of choice for having a terrific time.“Now, Chris Kostman has designed a tough, challenging 100 miler that incorporates three ever-more-difficult ascents to the Promised Land, including the car-less Kitchen Creek fantasy. And I can’t wait. With unbelievable diversity of every aspect of life, this day will surely stand out as a monument to all we could ever hope for in any one 24 hour period. Terrific scenery, unparalleled beauty, endless vistas, great roads, a clean and safe environment, crystal clear and fresh air, extensive support, and all our best friends getting together for a day of celebration, camaraderie, exercise, spiritual fulfillment, Mount Laguna and the sprawling San Diego backcountry. If there is anything else out there please let me know - quickly. Chris Kostman has put it all together here and we couldn’t be happier or luckier.“I have been waiting for a miracle, and now that wait is over. Chris Kostman has done it again. I can only shudder to think where we would be without him.“Chris has once again given us a reason to believe in a better tomorrow. There is new purpose and meaning in life itself.“I plan on getting there early, helping Chris to get the show on the road; then, rolling out myself to enjoy one of the greatest experiences of my life. So please, bring your bike, your spirit, a willingness to smile, laugh and dream, and the unique soul that all participants in AdventureCORPS events either already have or are soon to acquire. Chris and I will take care of the rest.“AdventureCORPS… Chris Kostman… three majestic, dynamic, explosive and exhilarating climbs to the top of THE MOUNTAIN… Mount Laguna... the San Diego back-country… sunshine daydreams … your bike… your newest best friends… and so much more… Is there anything else that anyone could ask for????“April 17, 2010… 7am PST wheels down… come ready to ride… you have been notified … we will do our job… the rest is up to you.“Miss this epic event at your own peril.“Roll on forever, and enjoy the ride.”And off he went - in search of yet another perfect day - the one that he knows he’s sure to find on April 17 on Mount Laguna.ABOUT BILL WALTON:Bill Walton (born November 5, 1952), is a retired American basketball player and current television sportscaster. The “Big Red-Head”, as he was called, achieved superstardom playing for John Wooden's powerhouse UCLA Bruins in the early '70s and winning three straight College Player of the Year Awards and went on to have a prominent career in the NBA. Walton was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on May 10, 1993 and the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame that same year. He is the father of current Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton. - Quoted from Bill's bio on WikipediaBill's Personal "Long Strange Trip" Website.Bill's AdventureCORPS Fan #1 Webpage.OFFICIAL CHARITYThe Official Charity of AdventureCORPS is the Challenged Athletes Foundation. One of the goals of all AdventureCORPS events is to raise funds for, and awareness of, this wonderful organization.The Challenged Athletes Foundation was created on the belief that people of all abilities should have the opportunity to pursue a life full of physical activity and of sports. Be they recreational or in pursuit of a gold medal at the Paralympic Games, people with a physical disability are limited only by their access to funding. Since 1994, CAF has raised more than $24 million—allowing the Foundation to satisfy thousands of funding requests from challenged athletes in all 50 states and across the globe.Eighty-nine cents of every dollar raised by CAF provides funding and programs that get challenged athletes into the game. Whether it’s a $2,000 handcycle, helping underwrite a $15,000 running prosthetic or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar injury, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, competitive lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love.Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic participants may participate in CAF's "Race For a Reason" program: Ride the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic on behalf of CAF, raise funds for this wonderful organization, and even earn cool incentive prizes in recognition of your efforts!ABOUT ADVENTURECORPS:La Jolla, CA-based AdventureCORPS, Inc. is an athlete-run firm producing and promoting ultra-endurance and extreme sports events, lifestyle, and media. Adventure is our way of life. AdventureCORPS’ world-class events for athlete-adventurers include epic races such as the Badwater Ultramarathon and Furnace Creek 508, muiti-day cycling lifestyle adventures known as CORPScamps, the annual Rough Riders Rally in Marin County, plus several 100- and 200-mile cycling events in Death Valley, on and around San Diego County's Mt. Laguna. We also host and develop our adventure-related websites and blogs and provide a variety of adventure-related services. Founded in 1984 by Chris Kostman, this group effort is dedicated to exploring the inner and outer universes, seeking adventure, energy, and insight both in daily life and "out there."FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:Chris KostmanChief Adventure Officer and Race DirectorAdventureCORPS, Inc.La Jolla, CA 92037 USAhttp://www.adventurecorps.com http://www.badwater.comhttp://www.the508.comhttp://www.XO-1.org--Click here to sign up for our email newsletter!--
Above: Pine Creek Road from loop three of the route, as featured in the Mount Laguna Bicycle Classic logo.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Carpooling and Ride-Sharing to and from Mount Laguna; Hotel Room Sharing, too!
We encourage carpooling to and from all our events. With riders coming to Mount Laguna from across California and beyond, there must be somebody who lives near you, or along the route you'll be driving, or perhaps someone who just needs a ride to and from the airport in San Diego or LA if they are flying to the event. Share the ride! Save gas! Save money! Save the earth!
Please use this section of the blog to connect with other riders - you can save money, save gas, help to protect the environment, and - hopefully - meet some cool people, too! (Note: We are provide a service here, allowing people to meet and share rides. We can't and don't guarantee anything about the people you'll meet, so be careful and use your best judgement. Review the Personal Safety Tips that Craigslist uses on their Rideshare page here.)Click the "Comments" button below and leave your request for a ride, or offer to share your trip!
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
AdventureCORPS Cycling Event Banner Ads: Please Help Spread the Word!
Here are four different sizes of banner ads about our cycling events for our friends and fans to post to their websites and blogs. Feel free to put them to good use and please link to www.adventurecorps.com. Thank you!
Above: 200 wide by 247 tall
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Above: 300 wide by 120 tall
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Friday, July 3, 2009
Postcard from our AdventureCORPS Ambassador in Italy
Hello Chris,I attach some picture of the "AdventureCORPS Italy Ambassador" during the last bike ride. Last monday me and Giovanna, my girlfriend, have gone in the south Garda lake area for a ride on the the cycling path Peschiera-Mantova, along the Mincio river. As you can see we don't like only cycling training but also visiting old villages and...tasting italian tortellini with a good glass of wine. And, as you can see, the AdventurCORPS bike shirt fit me perfect!All the bestRiccardo Oliari
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Hell's Gate Hundred: An Exciting, New AdventureCORPS Event!
HELL'S GATE HUNDRED: MORE THAN JUST A BIKE EVENT!It's a new, spectacular century ride (and more!) in Death Valley!It's also a celebration of Death Valley National Park on the 25th Anniversary of AdventureCORPS!When: April 18, 2009We are pleased to announce Hell's Gate Hundred, a new AdventureCORPS century ride and weekend-long outdoor adventure in Death Valley on Saturday, April 18, 2009 (and then April 3, 2010).The Hell's Gate Hundred route will visit locations and sights that are not visited in any other one-day cycling event in Death Valley National Park, including Artist Drive, Hell's Gate, Daylight Pass, and the ghost town of Rhyolite. We also plan to encourage all participants to attend a Ranger Program at the Furnace Creek Visitor's Center on Saturday evening, then hike Golden Canyon the following morning (unguided; not under our auspices). The ride will be similar in format to our Spring and Fall Century and Double Century bike rides, except with no 200-mile option and a new, different, unique route. The route is approximately 106 miles with about 7,000 feet of elevation gain.Here's a preview slideshow of the route, with photos from CORPScamp Death Valley in February, 2008 and from our personal trip there in December, 2008."Experienced travelers know that the
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