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High blood cholesterol
In-Depth
Definition
- Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Triglycerides are an important measure of heart health. Here's help lowering your triglycerides.
- Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for? Got the results from your cholesterol test? Here's what they mean.
Risk factors
- LDL cholesterol calculator Use this target LDL cholesterol calculator to determine a healthy LDL cholesterol level.
- Birth control pill FAQ: Benefits, risks and choices Birth control pill — Get answers to frequently asked questions about taking the pill.
Tests and diagnosis
- Cholesterol levels: What numbers should you aim for? Got the results from your cholesterol test? Here's what they mean.
Treatments and drugs
- Niacin to boost your HDL, 'good,' cholesterol Niacin, a B vitamin, can boost your HDL, "good," cholesterol. Find out more.
- Statins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you? Statins lower cholesterol. Weigh the risks and benefits before you make a decision.
- Cholesterol medications: Consider the options Cholesterol medications may help lower your cholesterol. Here are some cholesterol medication options.
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Statin side effects can be uncomfortable, but are rarely dangerous.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to lower your numbers The foods you eat can help lower your cholesterol. Discover five that are best.
- HDL cholesterol: How to boost your 'good' cholesterol A high HDL cholesterol level helps fight heart disease. Here's how to raise your HDL.
- Top 5 lifestyle changes to reduce cholesterol You might not need medications to reduce cholesterol. Discover five lifestyle changes to help.
- Nuts and your heart: Eating nuts for heart health Discover how walnuts, almonds and other nuts help lower cholesterol and improve heart health.
- Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt Use these menus to jump-start your heart-healthy diet.
- Trans fat is double trouble for your heart health Trans fat raises your "bad" (LDL) cholesterol and lowers your "good" (HDL) cholesterol. Find out more about how to avoid it.
Alternative medicine
- Red yeast rice (Monascus purpureus)
- Cholesterol-lowering supplements: Lower your numbers without prescription medication Diet and exercise are proven ways to reduce cholesterol. Cholesterol-lowering supplements may help, too.
Prevention
- Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt Use these menus to jump-start your heart-healthy diet.
