Cholesterol-lowering: Heart-healthy strategies High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a major risk factor of heart disease and stroke. Abnormal levels of LDL cholesterol or HDL cholesterol can be treated, and the treatment for this, medics say, is through exercise, medication and maintaining a low-fat diet. WHAT IS CHOLESTEROL? Dr Francis Kazungu, a general practitioner...
Diet tips to manage cholesterol Cholesterol: We tell you some important dietary tips to follow in order to keep your cholesterol levels in check, further helping you prevent the risk of heart problems. Cholesterol is made in your liver and has crucial functions, for instance, it helps keep the walls of your cells flexible and...
High cholesterol doesn’t come with any symptoms, but that doesn’t mean it’s nothing to worry about. As you probably know, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S. for both men and women. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes having elevated levels of cholesterol puts you at a significantly higher...
Blood pressure and cholesterol lowering drugs continue to improve survival in patients with hypertension after more than a decade, according to late breaking results from the ASCOT Legacy study presented today at ESC Congress 2018 and published in The Lancet. Dr Ajay K. Gupta, of the William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University London, UK,...
Postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – also known as “good cholesterol” – according to a 2018 study led by researchers in the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The findings, published July 19th in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a journal of the American...
Cut cholesterol with Avocadoes The avocado has claimed a good reputation for itself with its exceptional health benefits. Though shunned as a fattening and high-calorie food in the past, science has proven that this creamy fruit has way more health benefits than we think. We are thankful that the avocado has found its way into...
Here are some foods that may help lower cholesterol and keep your heart safe from conditions like heart attack, stroke and blood pressure. Keep your cholesterol levels in check! We all love our burgers, yummy greasy cheesy fries and fried snacks, but little do we realise how much damage they are causing to our health....
How to lower cholesterol A new study finds cholesterol levels in the U.S. are dropping, but if yours is still too high, there are natural ways to lower it and reduce your risk of a heart attack, Newsmax reported. According to the new study, 12.4 percent of adults have high cholesterol, compared to 18.3 percent...
Reduce your blood cholesterol Cinnamon is a popular spice at Christmas time, used to flavour everything from mulled wine to pumpkin pie. And, unlike many Christmas foods, this one might actually be good for you and can help Reduce your blood cholesterol. Cinnamon, the bark of a small evergreen tree, has been used as a...