Why is it important to know the ratio of "bad" and "good" cholesterol in the body? What is the atherogenicity index? Can a blood test help predict a heart attack? The answer to all of these questions can be found in the lipid profile.
"I have high cholesterol, do I need to take statins?" is a question that patients often ask their doctors. The answer is complex, so let’s explore it in detail.
Until now, it was widely believed that old age is the primary factor for the decrease in elasticity of blood vessels and buildup of cholesterol. However, this thinking is changing. Your blood vessels can be much older than you are, which comes with consequences.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers around the world have been trying for decades to find a way to fight this terrible disease, which affects more than 5.5 million people in the United States alone. Gregory Thatcher, professor of medical sciences at the University of Arizona, has published a study that breaks new ground in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2).
Cholesterol… when people hear this word, they get goosebumps and their blood grows cold. Everyone believes cholesterol is very harmful, although few of us have a clear idea of what it actually is. Today we will try to disprove several myths regarding this commonly misunderstood part of the body.
According to international cardiac guidelines, one of the primary cholesterol-lowering measures is a dietary adjustment. What to eat and what not to eat? It is a question...
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. There are two ways to reduce blood cholesterol levels: medications and lifestyle changes. Oftentimes, lifestyle changes are enough on their own.
You cannot use only dieting to normalize cholesterol levels, but you can lower them. If you are a lover of meat and sweet dishes, what should you eat?
What is difficult about taking a cholesterol test? You just need to get labs done and receive the result a day later. In general, the test works that way, yet there are nuances to understand.
The words "fatty food" scare many people. There is even a belief that excluding fat from the diet is necessary to avoid health problems completely. But not all fats are harmful, and some are even necessary.
Statins are necessary for some cardiovascular issues. Unfortunately, however, these drugs have side effects that you need to be prepared for. Let's look at the side effects and how to deal with them.