What You Should Know About Cholesterol Testing
When should I undergo a cholesterol test? What would the results say about my health? How many tests are there and which will give me the best results? Unlike any other health tests, cholesterol testing does not diagnose disease. Instead, it reveals the risks of developing heart disease. Cholesterol testing is considered necessary in preventive health... more
What Is High Cholesterol And How Does It Affect Me
Cholesterol is a type of fat that is part of all animal cells. It is essential for many of the body metabolic processes, including hormone and bile production, and to help the body use vitamin D. Cholesterol is more abundant in tissues which either synthesize more or have more abundant densely-packed membranes, for example, the liver, spinal cord and... more
High Blood Fats Tied to Diabetic Nerve Loss
Triglycerides better predictor of neuropathy than blood glucose levels, study suggests. Diabetes patients with elevated levels of triglyceride fats are at increased risk of developing a serious complication called neuropathy — the loss or damage of nerves that results in numbness, tingling and pain in the hands, arms, legs and feet, researchers... more
Barley may play a role in reducing cardiovascular risk
People who regularly ate barley had a statistically significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, Craig I. Coleman, Pharm.D., and colleagues reported in the “Annals of Family Medicine”. Because previous research had shown that reducing LDL cholesterol is significant in lowering coronary disease risks, the... more
Cholesterol Facts
With all the news and warnings about the dangers of high cholesterol, many people view cholesterol as a “bad” substance that should be eliminated completely from our lives. In truth, cholesterol serves some important functions in the body. In order to understand how cholesterol affects the body, one must first understand what cholesterol is. Cholesterol... more
Information On Cholesterol Levels.
Total cholesterol level can be determined through a simple blood test, and in fact, an at-home test kit is available and can be just as accurate as the standard tests procured in a doctor’s office. So how do you know if you’re at risk for heart disease or blood clots from cholesterol? The first step is to know your ‘number’. In other words,... more
