For some people, the risk of heart disease is faced due to no fault of their own. There are many genetic factors that come into play when assessing one’s risk of developing heart disease, and some people are more prone to developing it than others. However, there are some things that you can do […]

We hear a lot about bad cholesterol in our bodies, but did you know there is a good cholesterol as well? High density lipoproteins, which are commonly referred to as HDL, are what carry cholesterol into your body’s’ liver. They are considered to be the good type of cholesterol that […]

We all know that high cholesterol can lead to long-term health problems, including strokes and heart attacks. However, low cholesterol can be a health problem too. This condition, officially called hypocholesterolemia, is very rare, and studies are still being done to confirm the health risks due to low cholesterol. If […]

Some one asked me if you can get your high cholesterol from your parents. The answer is YES! In fact, scientists have linked some people’s high cholesterol to a specific genetic defect. However, don’t place the blame on your genes just yet; it’s important to know all the facts about this […]

While most people talk about “cholesterol levels”, there is in fact more than one type of cholesterol. In fact, there are several different body functions and several different substances that make up our understanding of “cholesterol.”
As with some fats, cholesterol cannot be dissolved in the blood. Instead, molecules […]

Are you concerned about your cholesterol level?
Whether you are concerned because you have read statistics that suggest high cholesterol may be bad for you or whether you are worried because you or someone you know has been diagnosed with having high levels of “bad” cholesterol, the fact is that we could all stand to […]