If you think improving your cholesterol means logging miles on a treadmill, you're not alone. Cardio has long gotten the heart-health spotlight. But there's another player that deserves attention: ...

Exercise is widely celebrated for its heart-strengthening benefits and ability to regulate cholesterol over time. Yet, it may come as a surprise to learn that for some individuals, physical activity ...

High levels of cholesterol put people at an increased risk of heart disease which kills some 900,000 Americans each year ...

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...

New national guidance for managing cholesterol and other blood lipids emphasizes earlier risk assessment, more personalized ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and strokes.

Clinical, scientific, and policy experts gather every several years to review and revise the recommendations that guide how clinicians around the world assess and manage patients with blood fat ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ ...

The idea is to control bad cholesterol early in life. Additional tests are also recommended to provide a clearer picture of ...