ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Cholesterol is one of those health terms many of us hear at doctor visits, but it can be confusing to understand what the numbers actually mean. To help break it down, Dr. Rebecca ...

High levels of blood cholesterol can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. You can make several lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol naturally, such as quitting smoking, eating more ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...

High cholesterol is often called a silent threat because it usually develops without noticeable symptoms while quietly increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attacks. Health experts ...

Millions of American adults have high cholesterol, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the majority of those are taking medication to keep it under control. But whether you ...

Help lower your levels by eating more foods that are rich in sources of good cholesterol, as well as those that reduce bad cholesterol. This means simultaneously cutting back on high-LDL items such as ...

Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.

If you’ve ever been told by your doctor to “watch your cholesterol,” you’re not alone – and it’s not just routine advice. High cholesterol is strongly linked to serious health risks that include high ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...