Category Archives: Cholesterol

When cholesterol is discussed we often think about the heart, heart disease and even stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds, although they should. New research from Heidelberg University in Germany found that having high cholesterol can negatively affect memory and cognitive decline in aging. Cholesterol is naturally produced by the ...click here to read more

Flu season is right around the corner, and those over the age of 65 have a higher chance of catching it than other age groups. For this reason many seniors opt to get the flu shot, but if you’re like the many older adults who are on cholesterol-lowering statins, it may be ineffective. Two recent ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is a growing concern as we continue to age. In our younger years, we didn’t think twice about it. But now that we’re older, we’ve become more mindful of maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. But what’s with the hype surrounding cholesterol? We know that our bodies naturally produce cholesterol, and we can also obtain it ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is like an old Western film – you have the good, you have the bad, and then there’s the ugly. And you really don’t want it to get ugly. Our bodies naturally produce cholesterol and we also consume it through the food we eat. If all is well, we will have greater HDL levels ...click here to read more

Menopause lowers high density lipoprotein (HDL) protection, increasing the risk of atherosclerosis in women. Atherosclerosis is the narrowing and hardening of the arteries as plaque builds up along their walls. Atherosclerosis can lead to coronary heart disease – responsible for one in three deaths of women. When low density lipoprotein (LDL) builds up and accumulates ...click here to read more

Cholesterol is on everybody’s mind, but there are many misconceptions around it. To start, there are two types of cholesterol – good and bad. Bad cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), creates plaque buildup along the artery walls which can contribute to cardiovascular problems. Good cholesterol, or high-density lipoprotein (HDL), carries away LDL to keep our ...click here to read more

A recent study shows that your good cholesterol level (HDL) is affected by gut bacteria which can make it more difficult to maintain heart health. The bacteria that is living in your gut can actually have an impact on your weight, cholesterol level, and body fat; all of these factors affect the health of your ...click here to read more

If you have high cholesterol your doctor has probably either spoken to you about statins or prescribed them. Statins are a type of medication which works to reduce cholesterol levels. They work by blocking the action of the chemical in the liver which is necessary to produce cholesterol. Cholesterol is naturally found in our body, ...click here to read more

All cholesterol lowering foods might not be good for you. While attempting to choose foods to lower your cholesterol you must have a ‘horses for courses’ approach. Let me explain. There are two different types of cholesterol. One is good for you. One is bad for you. If your good cholesterol is low and you ...click here to read more

If your doctor has raised concerns about your cholesterol, they probably also recommended foods to enjoy and foods to stay away from. Oil, in particular, is often talked about with regard to people with high cholesterol. What oil should you eat? What oil should you stay away from? Should you even consume oil at all? ...click here to read more

Have you been avoiding avocados because they’re high in fat? New research shows that you may be missing out on the fruit’s benefits to your cardiovascular health and cholesterol numbers. In fact, eating an avocado a day, as part of a diet with moderate fat intake, could help lower cholesterol in patients who are obese ...click here to read more

Cholesterol plays a significant role in your heart health. In fact, high blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. What’s frightening is high cholesterol can often come without any warning signs, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). That’s why it’s so important to know exactly what your cholesterol ...click here to read more

How healthy is your cholesterol? Along with the damage potential it has on your cardiovascular system, new research has found that cholesterol may play a role in a cellular pathway linked to cancer. Cholesterol has been associated with cancer in previous research; one 2014 study from the United Kingdom linked women with high cholesterol to ...click here to read more

Rejoice chocolate lovers! How about getting your chocolate fix without taking in all the fat and sugar? No more chocolate guilt and stealing secret bites. Too good to be true? Researchers are working on a chocolate pill to prevent heart attacks and stroke, thanks to chocolate’s health-promoting properties. Now that’s a pill-full of medicine we ...click here to read more