Were you diagnosed with high blood pressure? If so, you might be wondering how to treat it. Your doctor will likely provide direction, but lowering cholesterol usually starts with lifestyle changes. Here’s a look at some of the treatments your doctor may suggest: Lifestyle changes Doctors suggest reducing saturated fats, eliminating trans fats, increasing soluable … Continue reading Common Treatments for Bad Cholesterol
Have you been told to watch your cholesterol? If so, you probably have a lot of questions. What’s a healthy cholesterol level? What foods impact cholesterol? For every question you have, there’s a myth out there that just isn’t true. To help you know what’s fact and what’s fiction, here’s a look at the most … Continue reading 4 Common Cholesterol Myths
So, your doctor wants you to increase your “good” cholesterol? More formally known as high-density lipoprotein, HDL takes cholesterol from your arteries to the liver to be used or excreted. When your body has high levels of good cholesterol, you’ll benefit from its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Although genetics do play a role, there are … Continue reading Boost Your Good Cholesterol With These Tips
Are you battling high cholesterol? If so, you’ve probably been told by your doctor that high cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease and heart attacks. To help get your cholesterol under control, your doctor may have prescribed medications but lifestyle changes can also help. Making healthy food choices and getting more exercise can … Continue reading 6 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Cholesterol
Although most healthy people under 45 don’t worry about their cholesterol, new research indicates that current cholesterol levels could predict heart disease later. Cholesterol now and heart disease later A new study that followed nearly 400,000 people from 1970 to 2013 found a link between bad cholesterol levels before age 45 and the risk of … Continue reading Cholesterol Now Predicts Heart Disease Later
Although plenty of people have claimed that meditation and mindfulness may reduce high blood pressure, a new study has finally confirmed these findings from a clinical perspective. Meditation and hypertension A team of experts from Brown University set out to evaluate the “acceptability, feasibility and effects on hypothesized proximal self-regulation mechanisms.” The program was called … Continue reading Meditation May Lower Blood Pressure
Knowing your cholesterol levels means nothing if you don’t know what they should be. Although normal cholesterol levels can vary by gender, weight, and age, there are some general ranges to be aware of. Why cholesterol matters Ideally, you want to keep “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and total cholesterol levels low to help decreases your chances … Continue reading Understanding Cholesterol Levels
Men watching their cholesterol probably know about the “good” and the “bad,” but what about the “ugly”? Yes, there’s something called “ugly cholesterol,” and it’s a term used to describe remnant particle cholesterol. The good, the bad and the ugly Previously, doctors were only focused on four things related to cholesterol: High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or … Continue reading What is “Ugly Cholesterol”?
Why would someone want to get off statins—the drugs that reduce “bad” cholesterol, and what are the risks from stopping statins? Here’s a quick overview. Why go off statins There are plenty of reasons someone might choose to go off statins. They include: Increased blood sugar: If you’ve heard that there’s a slightly increased risk … Continue reading Why Some People Want to Stop Taking Statins
Almost everyone knows that too much cholesterol can block your arteries and potentially cause health problems. But not everyone knows the United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for daily cholesterol intake, which foods have lots of cholesterol and the symptoms of high cholesterol. Defining cholesterol Produced by the liver, cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy … Continue reading What’s a Daily Serving of Cholesterol?
