Thoughtless Daily Actions to Help You Lower Cholesterol without Medication
High cholesterol. It’s a condition affecting millions of Americans and one of the biggest contributors to heart attack. It’s also surprisingly easy to get a handle...
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Healthy Stockpile Essentials to Get You Through a Quarantine
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is here, and it’s likely only a matter of time before it’s in your community. If that’s not scary, think about this: if you’re...
Is Your Cholesterol Management Plan Way off Base?
Being wrong is tough to admit. We’ve all been there. But sometimes denying missteps can have major consequences, especially when cholesterol is involved. The old advice...
Western Diet Consumption Can Lead to Skin Inflammation
Research recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that a Western diet may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. Previous studies...
Sugary Drinks Are Associated with Greater Risk of Abnormal Cholesterol Levels
It is no secret that sugary drinks can cause health problems, but new research shows the impact they can have on cholesterol. A study from Tufts...
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Statin Associated With Muscle Pain
Muscle pain is a common complaint in patients who take statins to lower blood cholesterol levels. However, the connection between the two is still largely unresolved. This is...
Can You Lower “Bad” Cholesterol Too Much?
Cholesterol levels are a top concern among Americans focused on heart health. Whether you’re using statin medications or lifestyle measures to reduce it, can LDL get...
Sugar Lurks and Can Be Hard to Understand: How to Keep Your Blood Sugar under Control
Sugar is pretty serious stuff. What used to be an ingredient reserved for the occasional sweet treat is now added—in major amounts—to a number of packaged...
Cooking Techniques to Limit Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a big-time risk factor for heart disease. When cholesterol accumulates inside your veins and arteries (called atherosclerosis), it raises blood pressure and puts...
Build a Breakfast to Battle Cholesterol
Skipping breakfast is one thing you must absolutely avoid if you’re serious about battling cholesterol. Why? For a number of reasons. The first is that breakfast...