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Most people know that high cholesterol is bad for their heart, but few people really understand what cholesterol is. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute ...
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found within the fats, or lipids, in blood. Cholesterol is carried through the blood attached to proteins. This combination of ...
The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a database that lists approved cholesterol tests. It is called the FDA Database of In Vitro Diagnostic Tests.
Your healthcare team may recommend lifestyle changes to improve your blood cholesterol levels and lower your triglyceride level:
Cholesterol is used to build cells and certain hormones. Why do high triglycerides matter? High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or ...
Lose excess weight. Eat heart-healthy foods, such as whole grains, fruits and vegetables. If you can't reduce your cholesterol levels with lifestyle changes ...
Soy alone doesn't lower cholesterol enough to make a big difference. But eating soy can still be healthy.
Trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and lowers HDL cholesterol. This can make a heart attack or stroke more likely. Reading food labels. In the United States, a ...
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