NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This puts them at risk for a whole bunch of severe health problems—from heart attack to stroke.

What you eat plays a major role in your cholesterol numbers under control. Reducing saturated fat and eating more of this one nutrient can help, dietitians say.

Think all carbs are bad? Think again. Despite their undeserved reputation as being “unhealthy,” the right carbs are highly nutritious and can even support heart health. “Carbs provide energy and key ...

Oats are the top dietitian-recommended food for lowering cholesterol because they contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that ...

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s, risk for heart disease has been ...

They’ll support your overall heart health, too.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." NEARLY 11 PERCENT of men have high total cholesterol, meaning they have too much fat in their blood. This ...