High blood
High blood cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in your blood. Your cholesterol level is determined partly by your genetic makeup and the saturated
The risk of developing...
A new, much-publicized report in the Journal of the American Dietetics Association crowns Dean Ornish's super-low-fat diet as the winner in... Read more »
Atkins, Beverly Hills, Grapefruit, LEARN, Mediterranean, Ornish, Weight Watchers, Zone. This list is only a small sampling of... Read more »
No, if there were all doctors would use it. What works for some people doesn't work as well for others. Imagine putting an Asian on a dairy... Read more »
So, how much cholesterol can you have per day on a low cholesterol diet? This is a pretty common question for anyone who has been told to... Read more »
A reader recently asked if eating a significant amount of fiber can diminish the effect of Lipitor (atorvastatin) in reducing cholesterol... Read more »
Older adults can cut their cholesterol levels by reducing their fat intake, researchers say, even if these adults are already taking statins to get... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
StatinsStatins are considered the most effective drugs for the treatment of high cholesterol in most patients, particularly for lowering LDL levels.... Read more »
Reducing your cholesterol can be a huge step in decreasing your risks of health complications like heart disease.General TipsSaturated fats should be... Read more »
Dietary fat is often portrayed as a villain – especially when you’re talking about weight control. We always hear that you should avoid fat. And... Read more »
Obesity is a well-documented health crisis in America. Recent statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults are obese – this translates to more... Read more »