Unmanaged high cholesterol is a primary driver for arterial plaque, but experts reveal that four specific lifestyle shifts can naturally reset your lipid profile and prevent stroke.

You’ve probably heard of “good” HDL cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. But when your LDL levels rise above the healthy range for your age (typically 100 mg/dL), it raises the risk of heart disease ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...

The One Thing to Do Every Single Day If You Want to Lower LDL Cholesterol, According to Cardiologists originally appeared on Parade. When it comes to protecting your heart, small, daily habits can add ...

When it comes to high cholesterol, most people are aware of the obvious culprits—deep-fried foods, processed meats, fatty cuts of red meat, ice cream and butter. But there are some sneaky foods that ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

After a free, evidence-based guide to health and wellness? Sign up to our weekly Well Informed newsletter. There comes a time—usually in middle age—when your doctor will look at you over her half-moon ...

Big news for those concerned about their heart health: Pharmaceutical company Merck has created a new pill called enlicitide, which promises to lower “bad” cholesterol as effectively as injectable ...

(Family Features) About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. One sunny day in Los Angeles, Katherine Wilemon was gardening when she developed crushing chest pain, as ...

(WXYZ) — A recent trial found a new drug may help lower bad cholesterol levels in people when statins alone are not enough. Many people think that once they’re on ...

Trials of a new cholesterol-lowering pill have shown promising results for people with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), a genetic disorder that leads to high levels of LDL ...