Does Your Cholesterol Intake Influence Heart Disease Risk?
There’s no question that diet plays a role in cholesterol levels and the risk for heart disease. But do cholesterol-rich foods put you at risk, or...
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Staying Connected through the Holidays May Help Cholesterol
The holidays are here whether you like it or not. So, you better get used to it. They will look a lot different for most. Gatherings...
Sneaky Foods That Might Boost Cholesterol
Some foods look like they will raise cholesterol. But others don’t. That’s where the danger comes in. There’s little question that a greasy slab of meat-lovers...
How Quickly Can You Lower Cholesterol?
Lowering cholesterol takes effort. It requires a multi-faceted approach centered around diet, lifestyle, and, if needed, medication. But how long does it take to lower cholesterol?...
Elevated Cholesterol Early in Life Increases a Person’s Risk of Having a Heart Problems during Middle Age
New findings from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) suggest more aggressive strategies to lower cholesterol levels in early adulthood to avoid...
Elevated Cholesterol during the Teenage Years Increases a Person’s Risk of Having a Heart Attack Later in Life
It is widely known that cholesterol levels are associated with the risk of heart attack, but new research has found an exciting timeline that could indicate...
Cholesterol: Why You Need It and Why It Can Be Harmful
Cholesterol is a bad word, right? Any rational person would want lower cholesterol. In most cases, yes. But cholesterol can also be helpful. You actually need...
Why You Need Strong Muscles, and How to Get Them
Your muscles support you in virtually everything you do. So, why aren’t you supporting them? Muscle building is often viewed as a specialty hobby—something practiced by...
Do You Need to Cut the Fat If You’re Managing Cholesterol?
Fat is confusing stuff, especially if you’re trying to manage cholesterol. On the one hand, fat has all kinds of negative connotations. But not all fat...
Struggling with Statins? This Might Help
There’s little question that statins can help control cholesterol. But that can come at a price. Yes, they can reduce heart attack and stroke risk, but...