Cholesterol Awareness Month

September is Cholesterol Awareness Month. That means it's time to get to your doctor's office and get a complete lipid panel to assess your risk for heart disease.

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Triglyceride Quiz: One of Your Most Important Numbers

Doctor: "You have high triglycerides." You: "Tri-what?!" Don't worry if this is you, we've all been there. Take cholesterol guru Lisa Nelson's quiz and learn all you'll ever want to know about these fancy-sounding fats.

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Triglycerides, Mistreated and Misunderstood: Learn Why
What is a desirable level for triglycerides? It depends on who you ask. Read this article to learn why these numbers are so important.
Lipoprotein Testing: Why it's So Important and Where You Can Get it Done
“My doctor said my cholesterol was fine . . . So why did I have a heart attack?!” Let’s face it: Using cholesterol values alone to predict whether or not heart attack is in your future can lead to failure. Learn about the steps you can take.
Need a Heart Scan?
Learn the truth behind heart scans. Dr. Davis outlines which ones are the best and how to evaluate your results.
Omega 3's: How Much to Lower Cholesterol?
Increasing the amount of omega-3 fats in our diet and decreasing the amount of omega-6 is beneficial in reducing your risk for heart disease. How much should you add?
Debunking Cholesterol Treatments: A Consumer's Review
Read on to learn which treatments really work and what you should keep your eye out for in clinical trials.
Correct Heart Disease through Your Thyroid: Learn How
When should low thyroid be considered and when could it be blamed for contributing to risk for heart disease? Read on.

Treatments to Reduce LDL

Cholesterol Drugs
If you're not able to reduce your cholesterol naturally, your doctor might prescribe a cholesterol-lowering medication to supplement lifestyle changes. Check out this list of top meds for more info.
Lowering Cholesterol with Sterols and Stanols
Dietician, Melanie Thomassian, discusses sterols and stanols in food, and their ability to block cholesterol absorption. Read more to see what foods to add to your grocery list.
Drop your Cholesterol like a Stone: Naturally
There are a number of organic ways to drop your LDL cholesterol. Dr. William explores the world of natural foods, and shares his tips for lowering your cholesterol.
Weight Loss or Niacin: Which is Better?
Looking for a diet to help lower Cholesterol? Dr. William Davis compares Niacins supplements and low-carbohydrate diets to see which has better results for lowering your cholesterol.
Will the Real Omega-3 Please Stand Up?
Many food brands are now promising the addition of Omega-3 on their labels. But, how many of these products are giving you the fatty acids your body is looking for?
Garlic: Is it Good for Cholesterol?
Garlic had been said to lower blood pressure, prevent blood clots, kill bacteria and fungus, and repel both ticks and bloodsucking creatures, but what can it do for your cholesterol?