Heart disease causes more U.S. deaths yearly than all types of cancer combined. Yet myths about heart disease and its prevention persist. Discover the facts behind the fiction.
Tag: high cholesterol
Can Statins Actually Reverse Plaque Buildup?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one about cardiovascular disease.
Should I Find Out Whether My Cholesterol is Sticky or Dense?
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” Preventive cardiologist Haitham Ahmed, MD, MPH, answers this one.
How High Cholesterol Levels Can Affect Children, Too
Most parents probably don’t think that high blood cholesterol levels could be a problem for their children. But elevated cholesterol levels in kids can contribute to heart disease and stroke in adulthood.
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Should Your Child Be Screened for High Cholesterol?
You might think that having high cholesterol is a worry only for adults. But with childhood obesity doubling in the United States in the past 30 years, youngsters now are at greater risk for having high cholesterol.
Prediabetes: Your Wake-up Call
If you’re diagnosed with prediabetes, making lifestyle changes can prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Find out who’s most at risk for this serious condition and get tips on adopting a healthier diet a more active lifestyle.
Do Your Statins and Grapefruit Safely Mix?
Do you take statin medications to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol? Eating grapefruit while taking these drugs can increase the risk of side effects. This warning has led to a lot of questions from people taking this type of medication. Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, Preventive Cardiology Head at Cleveland Clinic’s Heart and Vascular Institute, says it’s a … Read More
5 Risk Factors You Should Avoid to Help Prevent Heart Disease Death
About half the deaths from heart and vascular disease in the U.S. could be prevented, says a recent study. All it takes is eliminating five preventable risk factors. Learn how to protect yourself.
Do You Really Need a Stress Test? They’re Not for Everyone
Not everyone needs a stress test for their heart’s health. Here’s who can skip this screening.
Your Best Strategies for Preventing Diabetes
One in four people has pre-diabetes, or elevated blood glucose, that puts them at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
