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Category Archives: Cholesterol

Maintaining Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Reduces Risk of Heart and Circulatory Disease

Throughout life, those who maintain modest and sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels lower their risk of heart disease and circulatory disease, according to a new study. This research helps to reinforce the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout all stages of life. For the study, Professor Brian Ference, lead researcher of ...click here to read more

Is Red Meat Dangerous?

The red meat battle is an interesting and often tiring ordeal. But despite recommendations from some major players, there is a large and growing contingent of doctors and organizations that are challenging the widely held perception that red meat is dangerous. Several studies over the past decades have indicated a strong association between red meat ...click here to read more

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Low Levels of LDL Cholesterol Associated with an Increased Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke

Physicians regularly recommend lowering LDL cholesterol for heart disease prevention, but a new study shows how reducing it too much can be a risk for hemorrhagic stroke. It was found that participants with LDL cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dL had a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke. A Pen State-led study examined the relationship between low-density ...click here to read more

Time and Dose-Dependent Use of Statin Increases Diabetes Risk

According to a new study, those who take cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be at a higher risk for developing high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance, and eventually type 2 diabetes. Statin drugs, a type prescribed to patients with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are being increasingly prescribed to patients, but these new findings ...click here to read more

Greek Olives Help Reduce Cholesterol

The latest research findings suggest that Kalamata olives from Greece may help reduce bad cholesterol and help improve overall health. The study looked at participants aged 22 to 65 from the 401 Military Hospital in Athens. One of the significant findings of the study included that Kalamata olives helped reduced LDL cholesterol along with improving ...click here to read more

Statins Help Lower Cholesterol but Many Patients Not Taking Them

Statins are a class of medications that help reduce cholesterol levels. Although they are effective at better controlling cholesterol, many patients don’t take them. A new study found only six percent of patients took statins as prescribed by their doctor. This prompted researchers to investigate why patients aren’t taking these lifesaving medications. The study included ...click here to read more