Having high cholesterol levels — especially “bad” LDL — is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. A person’s diet plays a crucial role in how healthy their cholesterol levels are. Eating foods that keep cholesterol within a healthy range can help prevent health issues, including a heart attack or stroke. Cholesterol is a …
For women who’ve had normal cholesterol readings all their loves, that changes at menopause, since cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death in postmenopausal women. Drops in Female Hormone called “estrogen” in menopause Rise in Total cholesterol due to higher amounts of the “bad” cholesterol called low density lipoprotein and triglyceride. Increase hart …
Cholesterol and triglycerides. We hear about them all the time. Even foods that might seem good for you on the surface, like fruit-filled yogurt or bran muffins, can contribute to abnormal levels if they contain too much saturated fat or refined sugar, says Erin Michos, M.D., associate director of preventive cardiology at the Ciccarone Center for the …
