Plus, how often you should get your levels checked.

What you eat influences your cholesterol levels. Whole grains, healthy fats, and foods high in fiber can help lower your ...

You’ve likely heard plenty about LDL (“bad”) and HDL (“good”) cholesterol. But there’s another heart-health marker worth knowing: ApoB. This lesser-known blood test can offer a more accurate picture ...

To fast or not to fast? That is the question many people ask before a cholesterol test. Patients used to be routinely instructed not to eat for at least eight hours before the screening, and some ...

As with any disease, it’s pretty obvious that preventing heart disease is important. But why? What are the health ramifications of it? Well, they're pretty serious ones—including mortality—and affect ...

High cholesterol is a common health issue, especially in older people. Many people believe that cholesterol is only influenced by diet and lifestyle choices. Little do they know, family history or ...

Cholesterol is essential for good health, but too much can lead to serious health issues including heart attack or stroke ...