You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...

Canned foods are convenient and good for you, too. For heart health, don’t ignore these fiber-rich and omega-3-packed pantry staples. High triglycerides raise heart disease risk, but diet changes can ...

The body requires proper management of blood cholesterol and fats, because they serve essential health functions. The three essential blood components which people need to understand are HDL ...

25% of Americans have high triglycerides, increasing their odds of heart disease and stroke. A low-sugar Mediterranean diet with limited alcohol may lower triglycerides. Other strategies include ...

Don't bypass the freezer section when shopping for heart-healthy options. Dietitians recommend a mix of frozen vegetables, fruits, proteins, and even whole grain bread options. Other ways to lower ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Nihar R. Desai, MD ...

Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food. High levels can indicate signs of other conditions, like diabetes or prediabetes, that can ...

Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

It is already known that heart problems and diseases are caused by excess bad fat.High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat ...

You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word ...