Small dense LDL (sdLDL) and ApoB give a clearer picture of atherogenic particle burden than LDL-C alone. High triglycerides often predict sdLDL. Consider ApoB or LDL-P testing if you have metabolic risk factors or unexplained cardiovascular risk.
Lifestyle changes - Mediterranean-style eating, soluble fiber, plant sterols, exercise - are foundational for lowering LDL. When risk remains high, evidence supports proven medicines (statins, ezetimibe, others) under medical supervision.
A modern overview of cholesterol: what the numbers mean, how risk calculators (ASCVD) are used, and practical lifestyle and medication steps to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Cholesterol affects long-term heart health. This updated guide explains what LDL, HDL and triglycerides mean and gives practical, evidence-based steps - diet, exercise, quitting smoking, sleep, stress control and when to consider medication - to keep cholesterol in a healthy range.
Tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) supplies EPA and DHA and lean protein, making it a reasonable component of a heart-healthy diet, though it contains dietary cholesterol and less omega-3 than oily fish.
High blood cholesterol increases cardiovascular risk but is often manageable. Combine a Mediterranean-style diet, exercise, smoking cessation, and evidence-based medicines like statins when needed. Regular screening and individualized care reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
A cholesterol chart lists cholesterol, saturated fat and related data for common foods. Use it to compare choices, focus on saturated/trans fats and overall dietary patterns, and discuss results with your clinician.
High-cholesterol and high-fat foods are common in U.S. culture and contribute to heart disease risk. Modern advice focuses on overall eating patterns: reduce saturated and trans fats, eat more whole foods, and make practical swaps for lasting heart health.
Dietary cholesterol comes mainly from animal products, but saturated and trans fats have the biggest effect on LDL. Limit red and processed meats, full-fat dairy, butter and trans fats; choose unsaturated oils, lean proteins, and plant foods instead.
High cholesterol raises the risk of atherosclerosis, heart attack, and stroke. Get screened, lower LDL with lifestyle changes, and follow your clinician's plan - medications like statins are used when risk remains high.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the "good" cholesterol carrier that helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries and deliver it to the liver. Lifestyle changes - exercise, quitting smoking, and healthy fats - help improve HDL; overall heart risk depends on the full lipid profile.
Practical, updated guidance for lowering LDL cholesterol: emphasize plant foods and soluble fiber, eat fatty fish and nuts, replace saturated fats with unsaturated oils, avoid trans fats, and combine diet with regular exercise and medical monitoring.
HDL (high-density lipoprotein) helps remove cholesterol from arteries and is linked with lower cardiovascular risk. Learn how HDL differs from LDL, what affects HDL levels, and practical steps to protect heart health.
Limit fried foods, processed meats, and high-fat red meat; choose fish, poultry, plant proteins, and unsaturated oils. Favor baking, grilling, steaming, or air-frying and follow whole-diet patterns like Mediterranean eating to manage cholesterol.
High LDL (bad) cholesterol raises heart attack and stroke risk. You can lower risk with diet, exercise, and, when needed, statins; test and discuss personalized care with your clinician.
Animal foods contain dietary cholesterol, but saturated and trans fats have a larger impact on LDL. Lower your cholesterol by choosing plant-based foods, unsaturated fats, fish, and soluble fiber while limiting red/processed meat, full-fat dairy, and trans fats.
Cholesterol is essential, but too much LDL raises heart risk. Lower LDL by limiting saturated and trans fats, increasing soluble fiber, choosing unsaturated oils, and eating whole foods.
Cholesterol is essential but can raise heart disease risk when levels are high. Understand LDL, HDL and triglycerides, common total-cholesterol categories, major risk factors, and practical steps to lower risk.
Lowering LDL cholesterol works best by cutting saturated/trans fats, boosting soluble fiber, and choosing plant-forward foods. Dietary cholesterol (only in animal foods) matters less than the type of fat and overall pattern.
High cholesterol usually causes no symptoms - it is detected by blood tests. Complications include angina or heart attack, stroke (FAST), and peripheral artery disease; lifestyle changes and medications can lower risk.
High cholesterol stems from diet, lifestyle, medical conditions, and genetics. Early screening, healthier eating, regular activity, and - when needed - medications like statins reduce long-term heart and stroke risk.
Cholesterol and diet are closely linked: foods high in saturated and trans fats raise LDL, while fiber, unsaturated fats, and patterns like the Mediterranean diet lower risk. Combine diet, activity, and medical evaluation to manage cholesterol effectively.
Adopt a sustainable, whole-foods approach to lower cholesterol: prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains and soluble fiber, limit saturated fats and sweets, and pair diet changes with about 150 minutes a week of activity.
Cholesterol is essential but higher LDL increases heart disease risk. Replace saturated and trans fats with unsaturated fats, favor a Mediterranean-style pattern, and include marine omega-3s to lower triglycerides. Work with your clinician for personalized targets and, if needed, medication.
Hypothyroidism often raises LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. Causes include autoimmune disease and some cancer therapies. Treatment with levothyroxine usually lowers cholesterol, but persistent dyslipidemia may require statins and lifestyle changes.
Cholesterol is essential for cells, hormones, and vitamin D. The liver makes most cholesterol; dietary saturated fats have the strongest effect on raising LDL. You can lower LDL with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats, plant sterols, weight loss, and exercise. Discuss individual targets with your clinician.
To lower LDL cholesterol, limit saturated fats, trans fats, fried foods, and high-fat dairy. Choose vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fatty fish, and unsaturated oils. Combine diet with exercise and medical guidance.
Updated guidance on lowering high cholesterol: assess cardiovascular risk, start with lifestyle changes, use statins as first-line therapy, and add newer nonstatin drugs when needed.
Cholesterol testing detects elevated LDL and other lipid issues before symptoms, allowing lifestyle changes or medications to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Start screening in early adulthood, repeat periodically, and follow clinician guidance on treatment.
Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides often rise in pregnancy and are usually temporary, but markedly abnormal levels can increase preeclampsia risk and may influence early fetal arterial changes. Discuss testing and management with your obstetrician and a lipid or maternal-fetal specialist.
Cholesterol balance matters for heart and stroke risk. Combine diet, exercise, weight control, smoking cessation, stress management and, when needed, medications - guided by regular testing - to lower your risk.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) provides cardiovascular benefits beyond LDL lowering - reduced recurrent heart attack and stroke risk, lower postoperative atrial fibrillation, and benefit in coronary disease. Evidence in heart failure is mixed. Discuss dosing and safety with your clinician.
Dietary cholesterol comes from animal products; to lower blood cholesterol focus on reducing saturated and trans fats, choosing plant-forward foods, and adding fiber-rich whole grains, beans, nuts, and healthy oils.
A clear, up-to-date guide to what cholesterol does, how LDL and HDL affect cardiovascular risk, which foods and habits raise cholesterol, and practical steps to lower it.
High cholesterol results from diet, lifestyle, genetics, and other health conditions. You can lower LDL and improve lipids with diet changes, exercise, quitting smoking, and, when needed, medication.
A Complete Lipid Profile measures total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. Modern care uses these results plus your overall cardiovascular risk to guide lifestyle steps and, when needed, statin therapy.
High LDL cholesterol results from genetics, diet, lifestyle, and other medical conditions. Most people can lower risk by improving diet, exercising, managing health conditions, and - when needed - using medications.