Bypass surgery turned doctor from couch potato into mountain climber
Mar 4, 2021
After a litany of health problems and open-heart surgery, Dr. Akil Taherbhai overhauled his lifestyle – and his life.
Cholesterol News
Avocados are a healthy option Super Bowl Sunday – and year-round
Feb 5, 2021
Packed with fiber, potassium, magnesium and other nutrients, not only are avocados delicious, experts say they also are good for heart health.
Statins may protect older women with breast cancer from chemo-induced heart damage
Jan 6, 2021
Older women with early-stage breast cancer are less likely to experience heart failure following chemotherapy if they take statins while getting cancer therapy, new research suggests.
LGB adults less likely to take cholesterol-lowering statins
Dec 2, 2020
Despite the potential benefits in staving off heart disease, new research shows lesbian, gay and bisexual adults are less likely to use cholesterol-lowering statins.
Making sense of cholesterol – the good, the bad and the dietary
Sep 16, 2020
It's Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to protect your health by sorting out the sometimes-confusing facts.
5 easy ways to keep tabs on heart health
Jul 29, 2020
Don't wait until it's too late to start tracking these heart-health numbers.
Inherited high cholesterol may be common in people with heart disease
May 29, 2020
Familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder that causes high LDL cholesterol, affects 1 in 17 people with cardiovascular disease, researchers reported.
Sugary drinks negatively impact these two risk factors for heart disease
Feb 26, 2020
Drinking 12 ounces of sugary beverages more than once a day may lower "good" cholesterol and increase triglycerides, a new study shows.
Diets low in cholesterol can help reduce heart disease, stroke risk
Dec 16, 2019
Although research doesn't support a specific numerical limit on cholesterol from food, eating less is best, according to a new advisory.
Sweet potatoes are a holiday dish to be thankful for
Nov 25, 2019
Sweet potatoes are a healthy choice as a holiday side, thanks to their sweet taste, high fiber and abundant vitamin A.