Cholesterol is naturally produced in your liver, and most of the time, cholesterol is actually required to keep your body healthy. But having an excess of it can have a detrimental impact on your ...
When it comes to a diet that helps lower cholesterol, the foods you eat are important, and so is what you drink. The American Heart Association recommends eating four servings of fruits and five ...
Eating one to two apples daily may help lower total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. The cholesterol-lowering benefits of apples come from their soluble fiber ...
A simple snack swap could deliver big health benefits, new research shows. A clinical trial led by Oregon State University found that eating about two ounces of almonds a day – roughly 45 nuts – was ...
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle. One key ...
Amelia MacIntyre, DO, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She is certified in osteopathic medicine. Whole plant foods, soluble fiber, and unsaturated fats can help lower LDL cholesterol.