Locations:
Search IconSearch

Tag: high cholesterol

Whole and sliced open bergamot fruits
February 6, 2026/Heart Health

Can Bergamot Help Your Cholesterol?

There isn’t enough research to recommend the supplement as a solution for lowering LDL levels

Person holding up a pill in hand and water in other hand
February 5, 2026/Heart Health

How Long Does It Take for Statins To Reduce Plaque?

You may notice a decrease in your LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol in about four weeks

Two doctors holding up oversized magnifying glasses to giant blood vessel
January 13, 2026/Heart Health

HDL vs. LDL: What’s the Difference?

In the world of cholesterol, HDL particles are ‘good’ and LDL particles are ‘bad’ for your heart health

Hands holding pills/medications
November 26, 2025/Heart Health

How Statins Can Reduce Plaque Buildup

Medications known as statins can lower cholesterol levels to minimize the risk of blocked arteries

Advertisement

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

Hand taking a grapefruit out of the fruit drawer in a fridge
September 8, 2025/Heart Health

Should You Avoid Grapefruit if You Take a Statin?

Grapefruit contains natural chemical compounds that can interfere with certain medications when it’s consumed in large amounts

Person standing on scale in their bathroom, with measuring tape around waist
August 16, 2024/Heart Health

Do Statins Cause Weight Gain?

Statin use has been associated with weight gain but the reasons aren’t clear — and the benefits of statins far outweigh the risks

Oversized medical chart, glucose meter, pill bottle, with a normal-sized healthcare provider giving thumbs up
August 14, 2024/Heart Health

What’s the Connection Between Statins and Diabetes?

Some statins have been shown to slightly increase your risk of diabetes — but that shouldn’t keep you from taking the medication you need

female sitting meditating, eyes closed
March 19, 2024/Weight Loss

14 Ways To Lose Belly Fat

Losing belly fat can reduce your risk for chronic health conditions — try focusing on a diet high in lean protein, exercising regularly, reducing stress and getting quality ZZZs

Cholesterol blocking blood flow in artery
February 26, 2024/Heart Health

What It Means if You Have ‘Sticky’ Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol and lipoprotein (a) cholesterol are more likely to stick to your arteries and lead to dangerous heart events

holy basil leaves, known as tulsi, on wooden spoon
November 30, 2023/Nutrition

The Benefits of Holy Basil (Tulsi)

This herb offers different potential benefits from the basil you find in pesto

BackPage 1 of 2Next

Advertisement

Ad