Cholesterol

Cholesterol is created and used by the human body in a variety of normal body functions, but too much cholesterol in the blood can increase the risk of heart disease. Learn about the risks and medical problems associated with high cholesterol.

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Do you need to lower you cholesterol? Here is an eight step plan to lower your cholesterol.

By Discovery Fit and Health Writers

Your target heart rate depends on several individual factors. Learn more about what target heart rate is and what factors are used to determine it.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Fat on a low cholesterol diet is not bad in small servings, especially if it is the type of good fat. Learn more about controlling your fat intake while on a diet.

By Elizabeth Scherer

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Eating lower cholesterol foods when you dine out can lead to a healthier figure. Learn more about making lower cholesterol food choices you eat out at restaurants.

By Elizabeth Scherer

Fried foods and cholesterol are typically talked about in the same sentence because of the effects fried foods have on cholesterol. Learn about the relationship between fried foods and cholesterol levels.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

BMI, or body mass index, and high cholesterol are commonly linked to one another. Learn more about BMI and its relationship to high cholesterol with the help of this article.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Whole milk and high cholesterol are commonly linked to one another. Learn more about whole milk and its relationship to high cholesterol in this article.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

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Do you know if you are at risk for high cholesterol? Find out if you are susceptible to this illness and what you can do to prevent this disease from effecting your body.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Age, gender and cholesterol are all factors that can affect your health. Learn more about the causes and risks that pose a problem to cholesterol levels.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Exercising can help lower cholesterol which is an important step in the treatment process. Learn more about the exercises that aid in a healthy level of cholesterol.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Treating an illness can vary depending on its severity and how well the body combats the disease. Learn how long you will need cholesterol treatment if you are battling this illness.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

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Cholesterol occurs naturally in our bodies and it is often associated with a bad thing. Check out what we have uncovered about the relationship between cholesterol and a person's sex life.

By Molly Edmonds

High cholesterol is bad but can low cholesterol present any dangers? Find out the answer to this question and more in this article.

By Maria Trimarchi

Do you know what your eyes can say about your cholesterol levels? Check out what we have uncovered about the relationship between eyes and cholesterol.

By Maria Trimarchi

Cities have banned them, citizens have sued over them and cholesterol levels have soared because of them. Why are a couple of bonded hydrogen and carbon atoms regarded as evil incarnate?

By Tom Scheve

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Unless you've been hiding under a giant cheeseburger for the past decade, you probably know that having high cholesterol is bad for you. But it's not all created equal, and knowing the difference will help you to make sense of your cholesterol test.

By Tom Scheve

Foods and supplements that can help lower cholesterol are a powerful tool in the fight against heart disease. Learn which foods, as part of a healthy diet, act as the most potent cholesterol-lowering agents.

By Adrienne Forman

Cholesterol produces a wealth of highly valuable substances in the body. It makes its mark in digestion, absorption of vitamins, and even reproduction. Find out why your body needs cholesterol.

By Neil Stone

Medical research shows that high levels of cholesterol are associated with heart disease, the nation's number one killer. One in five Americans has high cholesterol -- find out if you're at risk.

By Dr. Jerry Gordon