High cholesterol has mostly been seen as a problem in middle age. But doctors are now warning that unhealthy cholesterol levels, fatty liver and poor metabolic health are increasingly showing up in ...

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If you are concerned about your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, you’ll usually get a specific blood test to look at your cholesterol levels to see where things stand. At least, that’s how ...

September is National Cholesterol Education Month and is the perfect time to find out your cholesterol levels and take steps to prevent or reduce high cholesterol. High cholesterol is a significant ...

Struggling to keep your cholesterol in check? Our cholesterol levels peak between 55 to 65 years old, according to research in the U.S. Cardiology Review. Estrogen acts on the liver to help control ...

While it is important to contact a doctor for regular checkups, some at-home preventive tests can help screen for certain conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and nutritional deficiencies. A ...

Getting your cholesterol checked and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol could save your life. If you, or someone you love, has experienced a heart attack or stroke, you ...

Your doctor hands you a cholesterol report filled with abbreviations and numbers. The test measures four key components that predict the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding what these ...