When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

When to Lower Cholesterol (and if)

by | Oct 25, 2019

High cholesterol levels or, at least, cholesterol plaque buildup in arteries is proven to cause stroke and heart attack down the road. And having high cholesterol is riskier as we age. It’s actually not that dangerous for young adults. But when is the time to take...
Busted: Cholesterol Plaque NOT Caused By This Animal Fat

Busted: Cholesterol Plaque NOT Caused By This Animal Fat

by | Oct 19, 2019

In the past three decades, science has been so inconsistent when it comes to the health risks of animal fats that consumers have been understandably confused about what to consume and what to avoid. But a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has now...
This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

This Pet Corrects Cholesterol (that one doesn’t)

by | Oct 15, 2019

Several studies throughout the decades have proven that pets can improve stress levels and overall well-being. But can pets improve cholesterol levels? Yes, but only this one type of pet, says a new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings: “Innovations,...
How Our High Cholesterol Hurts Others

How Our High Cholesterol Hurts Others

by | Oct 6, 2019

Okay, we know that having cholesterol plaque causes stroke and heart attack. That, of course, harms us… or worse! And we know that those who love us are going to be devastated if we suffer these serious events. But, according to a new study published in The Condor,...
Third Type Cholesterol (deadliest of them all)

Third Type Cholesterol (deadliest of them all)

by | Sep 26, 2019

We are usually told that cholesterol comes in two varieties—LDL and HDL. But a new study in the journal Atherosclerosis reveals that health-wise, this is a shortsighted way of looking at it. There’s a third type of cholesterol that you really need to pay attention to...
How Your Phone Causes Heart Attack

How Your Phone Causes Heart Attack

by | Sep 23, 2019

Everyone loves their phone, and most of us couldn’t live without them. But new research paints a grim health picture if you use them the wrong way. Especially for our heart. It’s time to look at the dos and don’ts of smartphone usage—before it’s too late. The study,...