Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. This includes the nervous system, skin, muscle, liver, intestines, and heart. It is made by the body and also obtained from animal products in the diet.
Diet - cholesterol
Cholesterol is manufactured in the liver for normal body functions, including the production of hormones,
As with any comprehensive treatment program to treat bad cholesterol, modifying what you eat remains one of the cornerstones. Several... Read more »
1. How can I lower my cholesterol? Cholesterol can be lowered by a variety of means which traditionally begins with therapeutic lifestyle... Read more »
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According to a new animal study, the amount of cholesterol in a person's bloodstream is partly controlled by his or her brain. Researchers working... Read more »
By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Could low cholesterol levels mean a higher risk of cancer? A new... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
High blood cholesterol is one of the four major risk factors for coronary heart disease (cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, and sedentary... Read more »
Women who go through menopause experience sharp increases in their levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol, new research has found, though menopause does not... Read more »
A new 10-year study has found that taking a cholesterol-lowering statin after a stroke reduces the risk of a second stroke. Read more »