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

Obesity in 20s Leads Men To Middle Age Death

Men who are obese in their young adult years are at significant risk for life threatening diseases that may cut their life short.
Eggs, Red Meat Increase Heart Disease Risk, Not Because of Cholesterol- It’s Your Gut Bacteria

A fat, lecithin, that is in many common foods may be processed by bacteria into a chemical known to increase risk of heart disease.
Alcohol Related To The Top 5 Causes Of Teenage Mortality

The anti-teen drinking group MADD says alcohol-related driving deaths shouldn't be the heaviest concern on a parent's mind.
Bad Cholesterol Targeted In New Protein-Busting Research

A new gene-based approach helped the liver clear 45 percent more "bad cholesterol," suggesting a new approach that works well with statins.
Adults Today Are Much Less Healthy Than Previous Generation

A study from the Netherlands claims that the present adult generation is significantly less healthy than past generations of adults.
Benefits Of Red Wine Don't Apply To Overweight And Obese [STUDY]

New study claims the ingredient in red wine with anti-aging properties would not work for obese individuals.
Cholesterol-Lowering Eye Drops Also Fight Blindness in Elderly

Researchers have analyzed the association of blindness and cholesterol accumulation in the eye while also testing possible medications in eye drop form.
Statins Put Millions At Risk For Kidney Failure

Dosages that were too high increased the likelihood of kidney failure and hospital admission significantly says a new report.
Could Genetically Engineered Tomatoes Be The Answer To Cholesterol Build Up?

A group of UCLA researchers said they have altered the makeup of tomatoes to include a peptide that may aid in the break down of bad cholesterol build up.
New Study Claims Skim Milk Consumption In Children Can Lead To Obesity

A new study is claiming that kids who drink whole milk as opposed to skim milk stand a better chance of not becoming obese later in life.
Following 7 Healthy Heart Tips Can Cut Cancer Risk In Half

By looking at the medical records of 13,253 people over a 19-year span, researchers were able to validate that heart-benefiting actions also reduced cancer indignantly.
Stress May Be as Bad for Your Heart as Smoking Five Cigarettes a Day

A study has found that stress can elevate your risk of a heart attack by 27 percent - the equivalent of smoking five cigarettes each day.

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