In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist lists her favorite foods that can “drag” cholesterol out of the body.
Fermented foods from kefir to kombucha are having a bit of a moment, heroed for their gut health benefits.
Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...
Green tea is a type of brewed tea with several health benefits. Drinking green tea daily may lower your total and LDL cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of heart disease.
One of the most common questions I hear from patients is, "My cholesterol was flagged as abnormal, but you told me everything looked good. How can that be?" Recently, a patient named Rose asked ...
If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—and a little more personal. In March, the ...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a common metabolic disorder linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The Non-HDL-to-HDL Cholesterol ...
For people with creeping cholesterol levels, a healthier diet can go a long way. Revamping what you eat can often seem intimidating – and expensive – on its face, but there are many accessible foods ...
They’ll support your overall heart health, too.
It’s best to eat within about two hours of waking up if you have high cholesterol. Skipping breakfast can contribute to higher cholesterol levels (and other adverse health effects). Choose breakfast ...
For decades, assessing cholesterol risk has been built around a simple idea: Lower “bad” cholesterol, lower your chance of a heart attack. The test at the center of that approach measures how much low ...
Why is non-HDL cholesterol important? Having a high non-HDL cholesterol level puts you at an elevated risk for heart disease. In addition, high levels of non-HDL cholesterol can lead to more ...