Depending on how you look at it, it’s either incredibly frustrating or a major relief that the number one cause of death in the U.S. is preventable. Yes, we’re talking about heart disease. According ...

Studies show that an LDL level at or below 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is ideal for most adults. If you have a ...

Cholesterol, found in our blood and in the food we eat, is a misunderstood compound that we have been instructed and cautioned for decades to fear. We have been told that if we eat cholesterol, then ...

Healthy runners probably don’t lend much thought to cholesterol numbers. But more than 12 percent of American adults over the age of 20 have high cholesterol (levels greater than 240 mg/dL), according ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am confused about overall risk for heart attack and stroke for my husband and I based on our cholesterol numbers and other risk factors. We are both in our 60s, never smoked, have ...

The Mediterranean diet has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels. It delivers fiber and antioxidants, limits saturated fat, and can help with weight loss. You don’t need to overhaul everything ...

Textbook cholesterol numbers don't guarantee a healthy heart. Experts reveal hidden risks like ApoB, Lp(a), and insulin resistance, often missed by standard tests. These factors, alongside ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. September is recognized as National Cholesterol Education month. According to the Centers ...

Your cholesterol numbers might predict your brain health, not just your heart health. New research shows people with lower ...

People often panic when their cholesterol numbers increase, but Dr Chopra highlights that it is essential for optimal immune function.

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