Medical researchers have established a link between coronary heart disease and smoking, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and, more recently, high triglycerides. Coronary heart disease (also called coronary artery disease) is the number one killer of both men and women in the United States. High cholesterol may contribute to as high as 54 percent of cases of coronary heart disease... Read more >
The ultimate benefit of lowering triglycerides and LDL and raising HDL to average or better than average levels for the population, is a decreased risk of developing coronary heart disease or other serious cardiovascular conditions. People who have high cholesterol and/or triglycerides should set objectives for the short term and goals for the long term. Establish a program that includes a diet low in... Read more >
A healthy diet is among the most important approaches to reducing blood cholesterol levels and, therefore, cardiovascular disease. Planning a healthy diet means thinking differently about the types of food you eat and the quantity of food you consume.A balanced diet is important, but you may have to consider a slightly different balance. Generally, a diet low in fat should replace one that is high in fat... Read more >
What are triglycerides and cholesterol? They are two important fats (lipids) that are produced by the liver and circulate in the blood as components of larger molecules called lipoproteins. People with high cholesterol or triglyceride levels of these lipoproteins have a condition called hyperlipidemia. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy fat found in the body and, despite what you may have been told, is a... Read more >
Modifying your favorite dishes to create a healthy diet can be fun. Creating a low cholesterol repertoire gives you the opportunity to be creative while putting to good use the information you have gathered in looking for alternatives to a high cholesterol diet.One way to create a low fat recipe is to eliminate or reduce the use of dairy products. For example, you can substitute water for milk when making... Read more >
Hyperlipidemia is the general term applied to high blood cholesterol and/or elevated blood triglycerides. We now know that elevated triglycerides promote the deposition of cholesterol in the arteries, which results in atherosclerosis. Monitoring HDL and LDL Levels Talk to your physician about regularly monitoring your level of HDL and LDL cholesterol. These levels can give your physician valuable information to... Read more >
For some people, changing diet patterns and adopting an effective exercise program are not enough to reduce LDL levels to normal. Some cases may require the use of statins, beta-blockers and aspirin, or vitamins such as niacin. The use of medicines and vitamin supplements should always be approached with caution. The consumption of excessive quantities of vitamins or the side effects of medications can... Read more >
High cholesterol can cause a number of health problems, including heart attacks and strokes. Luckily, however, there are a number of steps you can take to keep your cholesterol levels within a healthy range for your age and gender. Cholesterol ExplainedCholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that is found in our bodies. It helps our bodies produce cell membranes, helps in the formation of certain hormones and also... Read more >
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