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Cholesterol
- Reviewed by Mallika Marshall, MD, Contributing Editor
Cholesterol isn't entirely the health villain it's made out to be, its name darkly linked to heart attack, stroke, and other types of cardiovascular disease. Our bodies need cholesterol, which is a type of lipid (another name for fat) needed to make cell membranes, key hormones like testosterone and estrogen, the bile acids needed to digest and absorb fats, and vitamin D.
What is "bad" about cholesterol isn't the substance itself — in fact, we can't live without it — but it’s certain types of cholesterol and how much of them are in the bloodstream that matter.
If you have high cholesterol, making changes in your diet can help bring it down into the healthy range. Exercise can help boost the level of HDL (andamp;ldquo;good” cholesterol). Dietary changes and medication, notably the family of drugs known as statins, can powerfully lower LDL (andamp;ldquo;bad” cholesterol).
New thinking about plaque in arteries that feed the brain
Want to prevent shifting teeth? Maybe you need retainers
What you need to know about the new dietary guidelines
Food that’s healthier for people and planet can be cheaper, too
New evidence that polyphenol-rich foods help the heart
8 simple ways to reduce ultra-processed foods in your diet
How to curb your stress eating
How to spot Parkinson’s disease symptoms
Heart failure symptoms in women: How they’re different
GERD diet: Foods to avoid to reduce acid reflux
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