Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regulating cholesterol levels is crucial for heart health. There are two types of cholesterol (we’ll explain the difference ...

For most people, total cholesterol is the headline number to watch on their blood test reports, but does that single figure truly reveal your risk of heart disease? While it offers a broad overview, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postmenopausal women with high total or HDL cholesterol levels have increased risk for heart failure. Providers ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL ...

Hormonal changes in women, like menopause, can increase cholesterol. Factors such as diet, stress, and inactivity can raise cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can be inherited due to genetics. High ...

If you have high cholesterol, knowing which foods support heart health and which should be avoided is important. To lower cholesterol levels, focus on fresh, whole foods like leafy greens, whole ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I recently achieved the near impossible task of becoming attached to a family doctor! After many years without getting tested, our first order of business was a complete ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While medications may be necessary to manage high cholesterol, diet quality is equally important. Oats, avocados, nuts and leafy ...

If your cholesterol numbers have been creeping up lately, you’re far from alone. The problem: Untreated high cholesterol can reduce blood flow over time and increase the risk of a heart attack or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Adolescents have lower cholesterol levels with more time spent performing light physical activity. Fat mass had ...