Convenient, tasty AND good for your heart? Yes, please!

While your first instinct when grocery shopping for heart-healthy foods may be to fill your cart with fresh produce, don’t overlook the freezer aisle. Frozen foods are convenient (hello, pre-cut ...

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol and blood pressure often get most of the attention. But there’s another number worth watching: your triglycerides. These blood fats play a big role in ...

Plant sterols and stanols can block some cholesterol from being absorbed. Red yeast rice can reduce LDL cholesterol by 15% to 25%. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil can lower triglycerides by 30% or ...

COLUMBIA- As we age, we have to pay attention to things like cholesterol and triglycerides. So what exactly are they? Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood. When you eat, your ...

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.

Managing diabetes and high cholesterol often requires a combination of healthy habits. Doctors usually recommend eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and ...

The study evaluates how omega-3 delivery architecture influences triglyceride outcomes and omega-3 incorporation in non-medicated adults. BARRANQUILLA, ATLANTICO ...

Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver. Studies suggest that garlic supplements may ...