Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Having high LDL cholesterol is one of the primary risk factors for heart disease. High cholesterol leads to plaque buildup in the ...

The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

"Clinical studies indicate that regular blueberry consumption can lead to modest improvements in total cholesterol levels," Dr. Feingold continues. "More importantly, blueberries appear to help ...

“High cholesterol”: these two words are enough to leave you rattled, especially if you come from a family with a history of heart disease. Mention these two words in any discussion, and you’ll notice ...

Nat Clin Pract Cardiovasc Med. 2006;3(6):290-291. A positive causal relationship between the concentration of LDL cholesterol and the future risk of cardiovascular events is one of the best-proven ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports bone health, and lowers inflammation. Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol. High ...

Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Eating two eggs daily can improve ...

“Bad,” or LDL, cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and most people are screened for it as part of their yearly physicals. There’s another marker in the blood that may be a better ...