We tend to think of lipids as bad things. After all, lipids are associated with cholesterol, and high cholesterol levels can lead to things like heart disease, stroke, and even death. But lipids play an important role in the … [Read more...]
Statins and Muscle Pain
Statins tend to be the go-to type of medication for those that have high cholesterol levels. They work by targeting LDL–also called the “bad” type of cholesterol–and its production. And while they tend to be a helpful way of maintaining a … [Read more...]
How Statins Help with Cardiovascular Disease
A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that although statins have proven to be successful in helping those with cardiovascular disease, about 20 percent of those diagnosed or at high risk of cardiovascular disease refuse this … [Read more...]
The Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
We’ve all heard that “bad” cholesterol is linked with heart disease. The more bad cholesterol that you consume, the more likely you are to suffer from a heart attack, stroke, or another cardiovascular disease. And if you want to take steps … [Read more...]
Cholesterol Control Can Help Relieve Chemo Pain
Individuals that undergo chemotherapy often face a condition known as peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is very painful and can be chronic. In the past opioids have been used to help combat this pain, but opioid use brings about its own … [Read more...]
Controlling Cholesterol Helpful Beyond Heart Health
Yet again, researchers are moving ahead when it comes to their knowledge of one of the most devastating diseases that someone can be diagnosed with: Alzheimer’s disease. This time, the advance comes from a look at Type 2 Diabetes and … [Read more...]
A More Accurate Cholesterol Count
We’ve all heard of “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol. But, although doctors have differentiated between the helpful high density lipids (HDL) and the harmful low density lipids (LDL) does not mean that the labels of good and bad tell … [Read more...]
Scheduled Transportation Can Help Improve Health
Bad cholesterol, otherwise known as LDL, is a significant factor when it comes to heart health. In fact, those individuals who have had a stroke or a heart attack can take big strides toward preventing a second episode of this sort by … [Read more...]
When it Comes to Cholesterol, Mindset Often Influences Health
Cholesterol is one of those things that almost everyone knows that they need to manage, but not everyone knows exactly how to do this, a new reports from the American Heart Association says. About 800 people were surveyed to get a better … [Read more...]
Is Statin Use Right for You and Your Family?
Statins are a class of drug used to treat high cholesterol. They do this by lowering lipid counts, and have been found to be very effective in helping those that have found themselves at high risk of a coronary event. High cholesterol can … [Read more...]
Lowering Cholesterol in the Senior Community
High cholesterol is a serious problem in the senior community. The elderly already have less elasticity in their arteries, and when this is combined with high cholesterol, the possibility of a blockage increases … [Read more...]