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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).
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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.
HDL: Is It Possible to Raise Your ‘Good’ Cholesterol?
While “bad” LDL cholesterol causes plaque build-up, HDL patrols your bloodstream like a friendly cop, rounding up LDL to send to your liver so it can’t do any harm. Here’s how to boost your HDL cholesterol.
10 Tips for Lower Cholesterol
To reduce your cardiovascular risk, a dietitian and an exercise physiologist share tips for lowering cholesterol through diet and exercise.
New Cholesterol Guidelines Emphasize Lowering LDL Levels for Heart Health
A set of guidelines that influence how doctors treat patients with high cholesterol suggests keeping close tabs on levels of LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and including more factors in their assessment of heart disease risk.
