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 ...

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 ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Eat more of these foods to help naturally lower your cholesterol. Pictured recipe: Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon Eating certain foods regularly can help lower cholesterol and protect your heart ...

Being told that you have elevated cholesterol can feel like a letdown on an otherwise good bill of health. But you aren’t alone—according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ...

Heart disease remains the world's leading cause of death, and elevated LDL cholesterol is one of its biggest drivers. Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with elevated ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...

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 ...

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.