Plus, exactly how many calories to burn each week to improve your cholesterol numbers.

High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks. Here's how to stay healthy.

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People who take statin medications are less active than those not taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs, a study finds. And that's a problem, because lack of activity increases the risk of heart ...

Unhealthy cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When lifestyle changes like diet and exercise aren't enough to lower cholesterol, medications can help. A new ...

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The joint document, published simultaneously in the journals JACC and Circulation, addresses not just cholesterol, but a full range of blood lipids that contribute to atherosclerosis — the buildup of ...

What you eat influences your cholesterol levels. Whole grains, healthy fats, and foods high in fiber can help lower your ...

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Once upon a time, cholesterol was simple. This molecule, it was proclaimed, came in two varieties: an artery-clogging “bad” sort and an artery-clearing “good” one. The difference was not in the ...

People can help lower their cholesterol by exercising more and eating a healthy diet, but some people may need to take medicine. Your GP is best placed to offer you advice, and yo ...