Cholesterol Revealed

I recently found out that my cholesterol level is borderline being unhealthy. Could anyone please give me some advice on how I could lower it?

I am just a little confused about the difference between coronary heart disease. To me it sounds like a disease that could be labeled under a cardiovascular disease. So…any ideas?

i’m 18 and i’ve just been diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia (familial), what can i do to control my cholesterol level beside regular exercise or taking drugs (statins)? what type of food should i avoid? and what type of food is proven to reduce LDL or maybe increase HDL?

Did you know eating animal protein is related to heart disease?
I didn’t know either, but after reading this book “The China Study” , there is no question in my mind…
Don’t take my word for it, this guy is a heavyweight researcher that was funded by lot’s of gov. and cancer association grants…
Animal protein is anything [...]

I’m not fat but my doc did I blood sample test with me and says that I need to lower my cholesterol intake how?

I’m really random but i’ve been wondering this lately…oh plz provides sources if possible! ^^

I’m only 28 and have high blood pressure and cholesterol. Any good ideas for recipes? I have a crock pot and know how to cook pretty well, but all the stuff tastes great because it’s loaded with butter, and all that fattening stuff.

I’m looking for sources or answers to the question of what terminology and what treatment was used in the 19th century by doctors in the case of heart disease and what we now call heart attacks, mycocardical infarctions and other heart problems. I am researching this topic for a novelist friend. Any help would be [...]

My VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides (up 151 points) increased dramatically after I quit smoking. Now I’m on Zocor to reduce the levels. Has anyone else experienced this?
I also gained 25 lbs. Now working to lose it and finding it harder to get rid of than before I quit.

I’m not sure of the exact likelihood, but with two people in your family tree with heart disease, you should definitely be taking precautions. Eat correctly and exercise regularly and be sure to have annual check-ups. Discuss your concerns with your doctor.