An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.
Think all fats are alike? Think again. Take this quiz to learn about trans fats and their impact on your health.
The cholesterol in your blood comes from the foods you eat and your liver—but your liver makes all of the cholesterol your body needs.
High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.
Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. This may be a beginning of the development of type 2 diabetes.
Here's a formula to help you figure out how many calories and fat grams you need each day to maintain your current weight.
People with a strong genetic predisposition to high cholesterol need medication to control cholesterol. But a lot of us don't.
According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.
When trying to make heart-healthy changes to your lifestyle and diet, it is helpful to know some basics about nutrition.
Cardiac rehab can help people of any age who have a heart condition or have had a heart attack. A supervised program focuses on boosting physical fitness, easing cardiac symptoms, and reducing the risk for future heart problems.
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