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Category Archives: Cholesterol

Does Red Meat Age Arteries?

Red meat remains controversial. For a long time, it was viewed as a significant source of saturated fat that contributes to high cholesterol. Identified as a potential threat to heart health, it came under fire from several health experts. Opinions have changed more recently. Growing data indicates red meat derived cholesterol is neutral in the ...click here to read more

People with Higher HDL Cholesterol Tend to Have Lower Rates of Stroke & Heart Attack

HDL cholesterol, otherwise known as “good cholesterol,” has been shown to lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. For many years, HDL cholesterol has been the focus of many studies, which have demonstrated its role in moving fats and other cholesterol molecules out of artery walls. These studies have also shown that people with ...click here to read more

What to Do When Dieting Goes Wrong

People diet for a lot of reasons. Some for aesthetic purposes, while others are trying to get an existing health condition under control. But results often fizzle out, if they occur at all. So, what are you supposed to do? Stop dieting. Seriously. Diets can feel good at the start. Maybe you’ve decided to limit ...click here to read more

Why Should You Care about Cholesterol?

I’m sure you’ve heard a lot about cholesterol and the importance of keeping it in check. High cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, making it harder for your heart to pump blood. This may lead to increases in blood pressure and a higher risk of a heart attack. When blood can’t move easily through blood vessels ...click here to read more

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Lowering Cholesterol with Dietary Fat

“Fat” gets a bad rep and it’s unfair. It’s true that being overweight or having a high percentage of body fat can lead to a host of health problems. It’s also true that some types of dietary fat can contribute to high cholesterol and heart problems. But not all fats are created equal. In fact, ...click here to read more

Western Diet Consumption Can Lead to Skin Inflammation

Research recently published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology suggests that a Western diet may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis. Previous studies had suggested that obesity itself was the main risk factor for the development or worsening of psoriasis. The study is the first to show the connection between a Western ...click here to read more

Sugary Drinks Are Associated with Greater Risk of Abnormal Cholesterol Levels

It is no secret that sugary drinks can cause health problems, but new research shows the impact they can have on cholesterol. A study from Tufts University has found that middle-aged and older adults who consumed sugary beverages daily were at a greater risk of developing abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels compared to those who ...click here to read more

Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Statin Associated With Muscle Pain

Muscle pain is a common complaint in patients who take statins to lower blood cholesterol levels. However, the connection between the two is still largely unresolved. This is the reason why pharmaceutical scientists Alexandra K. Kiemer and Jessica Hoppstädter from Saarland University set out to identify a potential relationship. The study published in The FASEB Journal showed that statins ...click here to read more