Jan 11, 2023 · Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits …

May 2, 2024 · Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect your heart. By Mayo Clinic Staff

Nov 18, 2024 · Cholesterol and triglycerides are types of lipids. They travel in our blood by attaching to proteins. Adults 20 and older should ask their healthcare team about their lipid …

Jan 11, 2023 · You need some cholesterol in your blood to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.

High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease and heart attacks. Medications can help improve your cholesterol. But if you'd rather first make lifestyle changes to improve your …

Nov 7, 2024 · High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. A higher level of …

Feb 20, 2024 · A complete cholesterol test — also called a lipid panel or lipid profile — is a blood test that can measure the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. A cholesterol …

Mar 6, 2024 · Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance that your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only …

Nov 23, 2024 · Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which lowers blood glucose and cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

Dec 15, 2023 · "HDL is considered a good cholesterol because it's measuring the amount of cholesterol that is removed from your arteries back to the liver," Dr. Fernandes says. You'll find …