Typically, any conversation about cholesterol frames it as something to be cautious of. In most contexts, high cholesterol is seen as bad and something to be avoided. There's a good reason for this: ...

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: ...

People who are at higher risk for heart disease also seem more likely to develop dementia. And research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has ...

However, accumulating evidence over the past two decades demonstrates that a biomarker called C-reactive protein —which signals the presence of low-grade inflammation—is a better predictor of risk for ...

This article was originally featured on Knowable Magazine. When C. Michael Gibson of Boston saw his doctor in the spring of 2023, the blood test results were confusing. His cholesterol levels were ...

Eating more fiber can have a positive affect on your cholesterol levels and overall heart health. Experts recommend foods like raspberries, beans, chia seeds and oats. Lifestyle factors, like getting ...

CHICAGO -- One reason some people live into their 90s and beyond may be a genetic variation that makes the cholesterol particles in their blood really big. "Supersize it" is not usually associated ...

Let’s crack open the truth about nut consumption and timing for improved lipid levels.Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura ...

People who are at higher risk for heart disease also seem more likely to develop dementia. And research led by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has ...

The relationship between lipid levels and the development of dementia is an evolving but confusing landscape. "This is an incredibly complex area, and there really isn't a clear consensus on this ...