Three Things Young Women with High Cholesterol Must Do
Some young women have high cholesterol numbers and should be VERY concerned. […]
Is the LDL Cholesterol Increase from Menopause Permanent ?
Menopause can really raise LDL cholesterol, but does it drop after “the change” is complete? Or is this increase permanent? […]
Can Eating Whole Eggs Raise Your “Bad” Cholesterol?
Have whole eggs suffered a bad rap for many years? Or is it really possible they can cause or partially contribute to high levels of “bad” cholesterol? […]
The Numbers You Should Know for Heart Disease Prevention
Here are the important numbers you should know as part of your mission to prevent developing heart disease or having a stroke. How well do you know what your numbers should be? Blood pressure Lipid [...]
When Are Muffins Healthy and When Are They Bad?
The word “muffin” conjures up the idea of a bad or unhealthy food. […]
Kinds of Foods that Are Surprisingly Bad for You
There are just so many foods that people think are healthy for the body, but are actually junk and should be regarded as bad for your body. Let’s just cut to the chase and list [...]
Can Fried Eggs Be Healthy?
If you love fried eggs but have been avoiding them because you don’t think they’re healthy – you’re making a mistake and depriving yourself of a tasty food that also has nutritional value. [...]
Are You About 20 but Have Really High Cholesterol?
Yes, it happens: People in the 20 something age range can have a cholesterol number of 250, even 300. This would be alarming for a 20-year-old to hear from their doctor. But one number alone, [...]
Can the “Good Cholesterol” HDL Ever Be Too High?
Can too much of a great thing ever be bad – at least when it comes to HDL cholesterol? This is the “good” cholesterol that’s supposed to be high. But if it’s as high as [...]
Symptoms of Heart Disease in Men Different from Women
Heart disease, not heart attack, is what we’re talking about here, and the symptoms of the disease itself in women are quite different than in men, says Momina Mastoor, MD, a board certified cardiologist in [...]
How Much Worse Is a Total Cholesterol of 1,000 than 500?
Can total cholesterol be SO high, 1,000 vs. 500, that anything higher would not make a difference in how at risk the patient is for a heart attack? What about treatment options; would they differ? [...]
When Menopause Raises “Bad” Cholesterol: Solution
The so-called bad cholesterol can be raised by menopause—and that’s really bad. But there IS something you can do to knock this cholesterol back down. […]
Can You Have Severe Heart Disease but Good Cholesterol Numbers?
It's actually possible to be a ticking time bomb with severe coronary heart disease while also having a "normal" cholesterol (lipid) profile. This is why you shouldn't assume you're automatically out of the woods just [...]
Does High Cholesterol Mean You Should Take Statin Drugs?
If you have high cholesterol, statin drugs may come to mind as something you must necessarily take. As to whether or not high cholesterol is an automatic green light for taking statins: “Absolutely not! Since [...]
How Long It Takes Good Diet to Lower Bad Cholesterol
Do you think you're too old to improve your diet for your cholesterol because it'll take too long to kick in? Guess what: you're wrong. "Any blood work that is obtained on an individual can [...]
Lower Bad Cholesterol, Raise Good Cholesterol with Supplements
Why settle for drugs when you can lower your bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol with natural supplements, minus side effects? Don't be fooled by brilliant ad campaigns for drugs -- drugs that are among the best [...]
Unexplained Jump in Triglyceride Levels in Healthy Adult
Find out a possible explanation for why your triglyceride level has jumped from last time you had it taken. You awaken at 7 a.m., knowing that at 10 a.m. you’ll be going to the medical [...]