Depending on how you look at it, it’s either incredibly frustrating or a major relief that the number one cause of death in the U.S. is preventable. Yes, we’re talking about heart disease. According ...

Cholesterol, found in our blood and in the food we eat, is a misunderstood compound that we have been instructed and cautioned for decades to fear. We have been told that if we eat cholesterol, then ...

If you want to maintain healthy cholesterol levels, the first step is knowing your numbers and what they actually mean—but at first glance, that can be confusing. A total cholesterol level of 200 ...

You might not think about your cholesterol very often, if ever, but it's important to know your numbers. It's even helpful to get it checked at a young age, according to one heart expert. "People in ...

Healthy runners probably don’t lend much thought to cholesterol numbers. But more than 12 percent of American adults over the age of 20 have high cholesterol (levels greater than 240 mg/dL), according ...

When you go to the doctor for a routine physical, your primary care provider might have you get your blood drawn to check your cholesterol. Those numbers are important as they help you understand your ...

Your cholesterol numbers might predict your brain health, not just your heart health. New research shows people with lower non-HDL cholesterol have dramatically reduced dementia risk, whether through ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am confused about overall risk for heart attack and stroke for my husband and I based on our cholesterol numbers and other risk factors. We are both in our 60s, never smoked, have ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. September is recognized as National Cholesterol Education month. According to the Centers ...

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