Sometimes you might be given your total cholesterol only. What a Pain in the Neck! Upon completion of a blood test analysis, patients may receive a report with blood test abbreviations. HDL numbers, then you can work out your cholesterol ratio. For example, your blood test may show that you’re fighting an infection, but it… Read More »
Most doctors, in fact, recommend the mainstream American Heart Association diet, which has many Mediterranean influences, in part because it represents simple changes that most people can make and maintain. What do my cholesterol results mean? In a study published in 2003, Jenkins reported that some volunteers with high cholesterol lowered their LDL levels by… Read More »
Knowing your cholesterol levels is really important as it could save your life. It doesn’t matter whether you are in your 20s, 30s or 40s, high cholesterol happens at any age and the only way to diagnose it is by conducting a blood test. If you’ve never in your life had cholesterol levels tested or… Read More »
Statins have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system as a whole Dear Dr Nina: My husband is worried about taking cholesterol medication as he’s heard about some potential side effects Independent.ie Q My 56-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with high cholesterol. However, he is unhappy about taking statins, as prescribed by his GP, as… Read More »
30 Tips in 30 Days Designed to Help You Take Control of Your Health This article is included in Dr. Mercola’s All-Time Top 30 Health Tips series. Every day during the month of January, a new tip will be added that will help you take control of your health. Want to see the full list?… Read More »