Cholesterol - Symptoms

5 Symptoms Men Ignore

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

Health by the Numbers: Cholesterol

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.

5 Exams That Could Save Your Life

These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.

A Year of Living Less Dangerously

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

Can a Heart Attack Occur Without Chest Pain?

If you're used to the dramatic representations of heart attacks on TV, you may be surprised to learn about real-life scenarios.

How to Use 10 Powerful Herbs

Suffering from anxiety? Stomach issues? A cold that won’t quit? There’s an herb for you.

Broken Hearts: How Your Relationship Affects Your Heart Health

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.

Health Advice at the Hair Salon

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.

Normal Cholesterol, High Triglycerides

High triglyceride levels can increase heart disease risk. Here's what you should know.

The Dangers of Being "Skinny Fat"

What is the normal weight obesity condition and what can you do about it?

How Your Heart Works

Our heart is at the center of our physical well-being, literally. And when it doesn't work correctly, it can mean big trouble. Here, an engaging, but easy-to-understand rundown of how this crucial organ works.

Insulin Resistance: A Growing Epidemic

The epidemic of insulin resistance puts one in three Americans at risk for type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. Find out how you can prevent insulin resistance.

6 Ways to Cure a Blocked Artery

When one or more of your arteries are clogged, thankfully there’s more than one way to undo the damage.

Surprising Heart Attack Triggers

Though heart attacks seem to attack suddenly, there’s usually an event that sets it off, and you can often take steps to bypass such events.

Uncontrolled Diabetes: What Can Happen

The complications of the disease may sound daunting, but fortunately, lifestyle changes can help prevent them.

Alcohol and Heart Health

As with most other substances we consume, alcohol can be harmful in excess and beneficial in moderation, especially when it comes to heart health.

Managing Cholesterol at Home

Learn to manage your cholesterol where you spend the most time.

Heart-Healthy Cooking Oils

Which cooking oils are actually healthy for you and which ones you should steer clear of?

5 Scary Health Risks of Sleep Deprivation

Not getting enough z's? You could be doing serious damage to your health.

Could You Be at Risk for a Stroke?

Learn what you can do to protect yourself from this debilitating health threat.

High Cholesterol: Could Your Children Be at Risk?

Early steps in childhood to keep cholesterol low can help reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke later in life.

What's Your Cholesterol IQ?

Do you know the facts about cholesterol? Test your knowledge now.

10 Ways to Reduce Your Heart Attack Risk

Heart disease is the nation's number one killer. Learn what you can do to prevent a heart attack.

Sneaky Foods That Can Make You Fat

Some foods that seem healthy can be just as fattening as their obviously indulgent counterparts. Here are six that may be sneaking up on your waistline.
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