LDL and HDL are two forms of cholesterol associated with heart health. Keeping them within an optimal range reduces your risk of heart disease. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Cholesterol ...

FALL LIKE 60S FOR THE END OF THE WEEK. ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. CHOLESTEROL LEVELS ARE ONE LINK TO YOUR RISK FOR A HEART ATTACK. DOCTOR DR. BARRY RAMO TELLS US HOW IMPORTANT LOWERING CHOLESTEROL COULD ...

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The Framingham Heart Study identified lifestyle risk factors for heart disease, including smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. A recent study suggests testing for LDL, HScrp, and ...

Revised August 2025 by Diane Oliver, MPH, RDN, LDN | Written by: Sue Snider, Ph.D.Professor/Food Safety and Nutrition Specialist Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in cells of humans and ...

High-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as good cholesterol, plays a vital role in maintaining heart health. It works by removing excess cholesterol from the arteries and transporting it to the ...

Cholesterol is important for a number of your body’s functions, including building cell membranes, making hormones, helping your metabolism and producing bile acids, according to Better Health Channel ...