Category Archives: Heart Health

HDL cholesterol is known as the good type of cholesterol, as it clears up LDL (bad) cholesterol and works to lower your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions. When HDL cholesterol is low, your heart disease risk goes up because of LDL cholesterol buildup in the arteries, which makes them stiff and clogged, ...click here to read more

Testosterone is a male sex hormone made in the testes. It supports strength and sex drive, stimulates sperm production and sexual function, but it can also affect cholesterol levels. Testosterone and cholesterol share similar chemical structures – both are steroids – and play important roles in the body. Present in the outer membrane of every ...click here to read more

A strong heart, a healthy diet, and a daily walk or jog are some of the fundamentals of a long, healthy life. But there is yet another aspect you could be overlooking – your mood. Happiness, sadness, anger, and joy are just some of the many emotions we may experience. We may not pay that ...click here to read more

LDL cholesterol level and cardiovascular disease risk may be lowered with a healthy Nordic diet. The researchers found that participants who consumed a Nordic diet had higher levels of HDL cholesterol and lower levels of LDL cholesterol, which are important prerequisites for a healthy heart. The healthy Nordic diet in the study consisted of berries, ...click here to read more

Triglycerides are a type of fat converted from any excess calories we do not immediately use. Mainly derived from fat and carbohydrates we eat, triglyceride stocks are used for energy in-between the meals, but when we take in more than we burn up, that’s when the problem arises. Although cholesterol and fat are essential for ...click here to read more

Ever felt like your head was light as a feather – only to wake up later on not knowing what just happened? It could be fainting, which begins with you feeling lightheaded and then suddenly everything goes black. Of all fainting incidences, 10 percent are attributed to an underlying health condition, so it’s important to ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol levels can increase with algae extracts, which may counter the effects of high fat diets. The researchers from Wayne State University found a dietary intake of ProAlgaZyme increased the levels of HDL cholesterol. Traditionally, cholesterol issues are addressed by lowering LDL cholesterol. ProAlgaZyme is the first type of treatment to actually boost HDL ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol levels may be improved with the intake of fatty fish, according to research. The study found that people who increased their intake of fatty fish to at least three to four times a week had more large HDL particles – believed to reduce the risk of heart disease – compared to those who ...click here to read more

LDL cholesterol and triglycerides can be lowered naturally by eating strawberries. The health benefits of antioxidants are well known, and strawberries are packed with these powerful substances. For the present study, 23 healthy participants had to eat 500 grams of strawberries every day for over a month. Blood samples were taken at the start and ...click here to read more

Finding a healthy snack can be a challenge. Especially when that 3 p.m. snack craving strikes, and you almost inevitably find yourself reaching for something junky. A guilty pleasure once in a while is fine, but unhealthy snacking on a regular basis could have a long-term impact on your health – and your heart health, ...click here to read more

Intermediate levels of HDL (good) cholesterol may increase longevity, according to recent study. On the other hand, both high and low levels of HDL cholesterol may increase one’s risk of premature death. Study senior author Ziyad Al-Aly said, “The findings surprised us. Previously, it was thought that raised levels of the good cholesterol were beneficial. ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is a serious problem as it can increase one’s risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. The good news is, knowing which foods to eat and which foods to avoid, you can manage your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is produced by the body and is also found in the foods we eat. Consuming ...click here to read more

If you were too busy watching the Olympics this week, you may have missed some of our news articles . No worries, we present our top articles again in our weekly health news roundup. This week, we discuss diverticulitis, HDL cholesterol, age-related macular degeneration, diverticulosis, and night blindness. Diverticulitis signs, symptoms, and complications Diverticulitis is a condition onset ...click here to read more

Just any cholesterol-lowering food might not be good for you. While choosing foods to lower your cholesterol, you need to exercise a ‘horses for courses’ approach. There are two different types of cholesterol. One is good. One is bad. If your good cholesterol is low and you are eating foods that lower bad cholesterol, it ...click here to read more