Cholesterol - Prevention

Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.

High cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Here's a look at cholesterol by the numbers.

Family history significantly increases your chance of developing heart disease. Reduce your risk with these steps.

Nutrition labels can be deceiving. Learn how to cut though the hype and make healthier choices.

Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.

Add these super foods to your diet, and give your health an instant boost.

Sugar, butter, and cream may be one celebrity chef's go-to ingredients, but that doesn't mean you should follow in her footsteps. You can still recreate the cuisine of the Queen of Southern Cooking without doing damage to your health. Let a team of experts show you how.

Get the experts' take on this much debated matter of the heart.

White fruits and vegetables contain as many essential nutrients and other health-promoting substances as do red, yellow, and green foods. And some of these substances may be especially important for aging adults.

Studies have found that the skin on an apple contains a substance that not only promotes muscle growth and prevents the loss of muscle that comes with aging, but may also lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

The ups and downs associated with relationships don't pertain only to emotions. In fact, your partnership, good or bad, can have a real effect on your body.

Physicians and fitness experts are teaming up to help patients exercise their way to wellness.

An alarming number of older patients fail to continue taking their regular medications after they return home, particularly if they spent time in intensive care.

Heart disease is the number-one killer of men and women in the United States. The good news is there are many simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing high cholesterol and managing the problem if it occurs.

Over the last few years, some hair salons and barbers have been dispensing more than just trims. They've been giving out health advice, too.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. Did you know there are four steps you can take to reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 82 percent?

This once-a-day single pill combines aspirin, blood pressure, and cholesterol drugs to reduce heart disease risk and treat the problem once it develops.

Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids confer a variety of health benefits when consumed on a regular basis and in the right amounts.

There's good news for people looking to lower their risk for heart disease.

Taking stock of the kinds of foods in your pantry and refrigerator and replacing the ones that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease with nutritious, flavorful whole foods, will help you and your family make heart-smart food choices and reduce your risk of heart disease.

What "real world" preventative steps should you incorporate into your life to lower your chances of heart disease?

Nearly 2,000 people were evaluated against seven heart-healthy criteria set by the American Heart Association. The results may surprise you.

A new study reveals some surprising factors when it comes to what brings on a heart attack.

If you can't remember the last time you saw a doctor (taking your kids to the pediatrician doesn't count), you're probably long overdue for a checkup. Whether it's ego, lack of time, or just not fond of needles, men are known to resist medical care.

What's the story behind the crunchy snack that's good for your heart?

According to a new study, women who experience high stress on their jobs have an increased risk for heart attack or other forms of heart disease.

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Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but there are many things you can do now to avoid it.

Heart rate monitors help you keep track of your fitness level and even offer motivating messages.

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