Category Archives: Cholesterol

LDL cholesterol variability is associated with declining cognitive performance in older adults, according to research findings. “Bad” LDL cholesterol has been associated with artery plaque buildup contributing to heart disease. Aside from its effects on the heart, the findings of the study suggest that LDL cholesterol could also play a negative role in cognitive function. ...click here to read more

When it comes to cholesterol, the main topics of discussion usually address diet and exercise. If you eat well and exercise, your cholesterol numbers will go down. But what if you’re eating right and getting in a perfect amount of physical activity, yet your numbers are not dropping? This could be incredibly frustrating – and ...click here to read more

Did you know that 28 percent of Americans over the age of 40 are taking cholesterol-lowering medication (statins)? With numbers so high, it’s clear that cholesterol is indeed a pressing issue. Although statins can go a long way to reduce cholesterol, they could perform way better if patients would also change their diets. Simply put, ...click here to read more

Are you avoiding eggs, cheese, and butter because your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Well, we have some good news for you, which may allow you to go back to eating your favorite foods once again. For years, the message was clear: avoid foods like cheese and eggs as they can raise bad cholesterol. ...click here to read more

High LDL cholesterol in pregnant women raises the child’s risk of high LDL in adulthood. The researchers looked at over 500 mother/offspring pairs and found that high LDL levels in mothers prior to becoming pregnant increased the risk of their child having high LDL levels upon entering adulthood. A quarter of women in childbearing years ...click here to read more

Blood pressure 2016 update: Aggressive hypertension treatment saves lives, but has been shown to be harmful for diabetics. High blood pressure, hypertension, is commonly seen in diabetics, but treating hypertension in diabetes may be difficult, especially as more aggressive hypertension treatments have been shown to pose a greater risk in diabetics. Main author of the ...click here to read more

High cholesterol is well-known as a significant risk for heart disease. New research shows keeping cholesterol in a healthy range and boosting good cholesterol will help fight inflammation and thereby reduce joint pain and stiffness. Could get you out walking and resuming activities you really enjoy! Let’s take a look at cholesterol’s healthy range: high ...click here to read more

Weight loss and consumption of healthy fats as seen in the Mediterranean diet – olive oil, fish, etc. – have been found to help improve cholesterol numbers. Moreover, the results were found to be high in women, specifically women who are insulin-resistant. In the U.S., 28 percent of American adults are on lipid-lowering drugs, and ...click here to read more

There is a very distinct line between good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, and by now you clearly know the difference. In case you don’t, let us reiterate. LDL cholesterol is the “bad” cholesterol, which increases your risk of stroke and heart attack. This is the type of cholesterol that builds up along your arteries, making ...click here to read more

In a recent study, supported by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, scientists from Oregon State University, found that liver damage caused by the typical “Western diet” may be difficult to reverse. The study shows that while a diet with reduced fat, sugar and cholesterol helped the liver, it did ...click here to read more

In a current clinical study, scientists are exploring the possibility of Simvastatin (a cholesterol lowering drug) being an effective method of treatment for people with Parkinson’s disease. They hope this cholesterol-lowering drug could join the growing list of effective treatments available for treating Parkinson’s disease. The study, which will take place in 21 centres in ...click here to read more

High levels of triglycerides can increase the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides are the fat found in our blood and work to provide the body with energy. Extra triglycerides become stored for a future date when they are required. Numerous research has suggested that high levels of triglycerides increases the risk of heart disease. Triglycerides ...click here to read more

When cholesterol is discussed we often think about the heart, heart disease and even stroke, but memory and cognitive function don’t generally cross our minds, although they should. New research from Heidelberg University in Germany found that having high cholesterol can negatively affect memory and cognitive decline in aging. Cholesterol is naturally produced by the ...click here to read more

Flu season is right around the corner, and those over the age of 65 have a higher chance of catching it than other age groups. For this reason many seniors opt to get the flu shot, but if you’re like the many older adults who are on cholesterol-lowering statins, it may be ineffective. Two recent ...click here to read more