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New guidelines recommend more cholesterol tests for kids

The American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition has determined that when it comes to cholesterol screening in kids, more is better. ... Read More »

The nuts and bolts of cholesterol

Did you know your liver can produce all the cholesterol your body needs? But, a resourceful little organ, when we have cholesterol in our body from ... Read More »

Exhausted? Stressed? So goes your cholesterol level

A recent study concluded that performing stressful tasks could lead to an increase in cholesterol or lipid readings compared to those who handle ... Read More »

U.S. cholesterol levels fall into ideal range, says CDC

Although the obesity epidemic in the U.S. is in full swing, at least many of us have normal cholesterol levels. Well, according to a report out this ... Read More »

Get moving: Your life depends on it

Can't seem to find the time, energy, or commitment to exercise? You're not alone. Nearly 41 percent of Americans don't meet the minimum exercise goals ... Read More »

National Cholesterol Education Month

Do you need some TLC? No, not tender loving care...I'm talking about therapeutic life changes. September is National Cholesterol Education month, and ... Read More »

63% of U.S. women worried about high cholesterol

According to a recent nationwide survey, 63 percent of females in America are concerned about having a high cholesterol level (the "bad" kind of ... Read More »

Some Italians found to have anti-cholesterol gene

Italian cuisine is some of the best in the world -- pastas, sauces and...high carbs. I'm a huge fan of Italian cooking, but really have to watch ... Read More »

Lowering bad cholesterol: six reasons to do so

Many of us have heard it before: get that cholesterol level down! Having a high cholesterol level (the "bad" kind) can throw many of us for a loop. ... Read More »

Longer workouts raise good cholesterol

If you are into fitness, did you know that the longer you work out, the more "good" cholesterol your body will produce? This new finding comes from ... Read More »