High Cholesterol
Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. A number of lifestyle changes are recommended in those with high cholesterol including: smoking cessation, limiting alcohol consumption, physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and a diet low in saturated fats.
High Cholesterol Stories
The use of statins — a cholesterol-lowering medication — among adults in the U.S. has increased in recent years. But do its benefits always outweigh the risks?
From the types of food you include in your diet to the way you cook them in the kitchen, here are a few tips you can follow to help lower your levels of LDL i.e. bad cholesterol.
While HDL cholesterol levels are used to predict cardiovascular disease risk, particle size may also be a factor to consider in postmenopausal women.
Dr. Karol Watson and Eliz Greene explain why cholesterol matters for women, the role of stress in our lives, and how dangerous stopping your statin can be.
Numerous factors from genetics to lifestyle choices can contribute towards the development of high cholesterol, often known as "The Silent Killer".
The diet is known to control hypertension, diabetes, gout and kidney disease and was named the best diet for the 8th year in a row by US News & World Report.
A diet high in fat and sugar, which could include fast food, may affect the immune system in the same way as a bacterial infection.
Walking speed can predict the likelihood of dying from heart disease.
Moringa, the new superfood, shows promise in health and beauty, from fighting cancer to reducing the effects of aging.
This Memorial Day weekend, enjoy the cookout without the guilt by learning the healthiest ways to cook these six BBQ staples.
We know olive oil is better for you than butter, but how much can a Mediterranean diet improve your health?
Did you know there are ways to lower your cholesterol? How often should you get it tested? We've got all the answers.