You get your cholesterol checked at your annual physical, and a few days later, you get back your results. If you’ve ever looked down the list of acronyms and felt at a loss of how to make sense of ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

Even if you’ve never thought about cholesterol before, there’s a good chance you know that high cholesterol is bad. If a person's levels are too high, it can increase their risk of heart attack and ...

We all know that high cholesterol is not a good thing – it increases your risk of developing serious health problems – yet with nearly 40% of people in the UK with high cholesterol levels, knowing ...

A new study of Sardinia’s longest-living residents reveals that moderate LDL cholesterol levels may be a secret to longevity—challenging mainstream medical advice on cholesterol management. Study: The ...

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports bone health, and lowers inflammation. Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol. High ...