Clinical lipidology is a branch of medicine focusing on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and associated disorders. A physician who specializes in the field of lipidology treats patients with lipid disorders and cardiovascular disease. This physician specialist studies and treats cholesterol, triglycerides and lipoproteins in the blood, all of which contribute to heart disease and atherosclerosis. The field of lipidology is growing rapidly because of the number of patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease, obesity and diabetes mellitus.

New Hampshire was one of the original thirteen colonies. Summer water sports abound on New Hampshire’s coastline and its many lakes, and in winter, skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing are popular activities. The capital is Concord, though Manchester is the largest city. New Hampshire achieved statehood in 1788, and its present population is 1,309,940. In Concord, visit the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, or tour one of the many galleries, museums, historic sites, theaters or covered bridges elsewhere in the state.

According to 2005 Census estimates, New Hampshire has a population of 1,309,940. Of this population, 297,594 are under the age of 18 and 162,507 are at or above the age of 65.