O colesterol alto é uma epidemia causada por maus hábitos alimentares e estresse. Pode fazer com que depósitos de gordura se acumulem nas artérias e vasos sanguíneos, o que restringe o movimento do sangue, causando pressão alta e pode levar a doenças cardíacas coronárias, que podem ser precursoras de ataques cardíacos ou derrames. A lipoproteína […]
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Cholesterol is a substance in our body that has been talked about in such a negative way that many of us have forgotten that it actually serves a positive purpose. Let’s take a look at 10 common myths and misconceptions about cholesterol.
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for some of the western world’s biggest killers, including heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 38 percent of adults in the United States have high cholesterol. As high cholesterol does not cause any symptoms, many of Americans don’t […]
Nearly 40-percent of American adults have high cholesterol! Here’s an explainer on cholesterol and how you can raise your good HDL levels.
Roughly 28.5 million Americans suffer from high cholesterol. One way to help lower cholesterol is with pharmaceutical aid in the form of statins. But what are they, how do they work, and what are the potential side effects? Let’s find out!
High levels of triglycerides can increase your risk for heart disease. This is why it’s so important to get your levels in check. Let’s take a look at what exactly triglycerides are, how they impact your health, and foods to naturally lower triglycerides.
Cholesterol levels have a direct impact on your heart health and ignoring this issue can lead to serious problems. But how can you lower it and how long does it take? We take a closer look into the steps you can take to lower your cholesterol and how long these methods take to show results.
It’s estimated that around 93 million adults aged 20 and older have cholesterol levels higher than the recommended amount. Since the symptoms of high cholesterol are not usually obvious, it’s important to understand what cholesterol actually is and the common risk factors involved.
While having untreated high cholesterol can put you at risk for heart disease, there are some healthy foods that are high in cholesterol that isn’t deemed a risk. We’ve created a list of high cholesterol foods and uncover which ones you should eat and which ones you should avoid.
Cholesterol is essential for everyone but having too much can cause serious health problems like heart disease. This is why monitoring your cholesterol levels is important. In this article, we take a look at the normal cholesterol levels by age.