Butter may be a delicious cooking ingredient but it also comes with some stark health risks.
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What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Bacon
Bacon may be a favorite breakfast food, but too much also comes with some significant health risks.
What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a very popular food staple, especially among kids, but it’s not without health risks.
What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Coffee
Wondering how coffee affects your cholesterol levels? A Cleveland Clinic expert weighs in.
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How Much Oatmeal Do You Need to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol?
To lower your cholesterol, here’s how much oatmeal you need to eat.
When Should I Start Having My Cholesterol Checked? (Hint: Probably Sooner Than You Think)
You might not think about getting your cholesterol checked in your 20s and 30s, but you should. Find out why it’s important to get tested starting at age 20.
Why Would My Doctor Order a Lipoprotein(a) Blood Test?
It’s well known that low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad cholesterol,” is a major cause of heart disease. But there’s a lesser-known kind of cholesterol that can play a role in someone’s heart risk called Lipoprotein(a).
Guys: Got a Nagging Health Concern? MENtion It!
You wouldn’t hesitate to help a buddy move. You wouldn’t miss your kids’ soccer games or dance recitals. People count on you — so if you’ve got a health concern, get it checked out.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Cholesterol
Confused about if the numbers on your cholesterol lab results are good or bad? A preventative medicine doctor breaks down the info.
How Many Eggs Can You Eat on a Heart-Healthy Diet?
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but should eggs be on your menu? (And if so, how often?) Our dietitian weighs in.
