News and Features Related to Cholesterol Management
-
Cut Stress, Help Your Cholesterol
Nov. 22, 2005 -- How you handle stress could affect your cholesterol levels, for better or worse, according to new research from London. No one knows exactly how it works. But in a nutshell, the findings go like this: If you melt down under pressure, letting stress run amok, your cholesterol may wor
Read Full Article -
The Baby Boomer Heart: Cholesterol Rising
If you are active and young enough to think that "middle age" begins at 60, you're probably a baby boomer who never thought you'd need to worry about high cholesterol. That's something that happens to "older" people, but not you! The truth is, if you're 45 to 60 -- or even younger -- you're at risk.
Read Full Article -
Very Low Cholesterol Is Safe
Oct. 11, 2005 -- Just how low can you safely go when it comes to reducing your LDL "bad" cholesterol? Even lower than current guidelines say you should, a new study shows. Patients taking high doses of cholesterol-lowering drugs need not worry that their LDL will drop too low, researchers from Harva
Read Full Article -
Americans' Cholesterol Levels Falling
Oct. 11, 2005 -- Older Americans' cholesterol levels have declined significantly in recent years, but younger adults may not be faring as well in the battle against artery-clogging cholesterol. A new study shows that average total cholesterol levels among men aged 60 to 74 years have decreased by 28
Read Full Article -
40-Point Cholesterol Drop=20% Lower Heart Risk
Sept. 27, 2005 -- The heart disease protection offered by popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may be directly related to the degree they actually lower a person's cholesterol levels. A new review of studies on statins shows that regardless of a person's initial LDL level, for every 40-point dr
Read Full Article -
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Also Good for Bones
Sept. 26, 2005 -- Compelling new evidence suggests that cholesterol-lowering statin drugs cut the risk of broken bones. Some 12 million Americans take statins to control their cholesterol. Several studies have suggested that the drugs may also prevent bone loss. Now a large Veterans Administration s
Read Full Article -
Cholesterol Drugs May Help After Bleeding Stroke
July 28, 2005 -- Statin drugs, which lower cholesterol, may have a benefit for survivors of strokes caused by bleeding in the brain. Two small studies tested statins on people who had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain -- called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Thirty-five percent of patients with s
Read Full Article -
Women's Heart Risk: Cholesterol Test Best?
July 19, 2005 -- A cholesterol test may be a middle-aged woman's best sign of future heart risks. Cholesterol can be checked with a blood test. Other blood tests can also be done. Which test is best? Paul Ridker, MD, and colleagues studied more than 15,600 middle-aged women for 10 years. The result:
Read Full Article -
Genes May Override Exercise in Cholesterol War
July 13, 2005 -- For some people, no matter how much time they spend at the gym or on the couch, it may have little effect on their cholesterol levels. A new study of identical twins suggests that genes play a major role on how sensitive our bodies are to fat in the diet, regardless of physical acti
Read Full Article -
MRI Scan Reveals How Cholesterol Drugs Work
July 5, 2005 -- High-tech scans may show how cholesterol-lowering statin drugs work to prevent heart disease. In a new study, high resolution MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans showed that treatment with statins shrank artery-clogging plaques in people with high cholesterol. Researchers say thos
Read Full Article
Is This Normal? Get the Facts Fast!
Answer:
0-199
200-239
240+
Your level is currently
Congratulations! Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal.
Congratulations! Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is borderline high. If your LDL goes higher, your total cholesterol level could become Borderline High. Consider reducing the amount of foods you eat with saturated fats and increasing physical activity. If you get more exercise, your level of "good" HDL cholesterol may increase, which could also help to keep your levels of LDL and total cholesterol in check.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High. This may mean that your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, is too low. It is best to have a high level of "good" HDL and a low level of "bad" LDL. The HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level.
Your total cholesterol level is in the Desirable range, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. This may mean that your level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good" cholesterol, is too low. It is best to have a high level of "good" HDL and a low level of "bad" LDL because the HDL helps keep your LDL level in check. Ask your doctor for your HDL level. If your HDL is low, increasing your physical activity can increase it, which may help reduce your LDL level.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High, but fortunately your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have other non-measured increases in LDL-like particles that can increase heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High, but fortunately your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have other non-measured increases in LDL-like particles that can increase heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Borderline High, too. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is Borderline High. But your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol is High, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have elevated secondary lipids, such as non-HDL particles that increase the risk of heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol is High, but your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is near optimal. This could mean you have a high level of high-density lipoprotein, or "good" HDL cholesterol, which protects against heart disease. Or you could have elevated secondary lipids, such as non-HDL particles that increase the risk of heart disease. Your LDL level also could be optimal if you are taking a statin medication. Please check with your doctor to get your complete lipid profile and see if you may need additional treatment. In the meantime, find more information on WebMD's Cholesterol Health Center.
Your total cholesterol level is High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Borderline High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels!
Your total cholesterol level is High. Your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is High, too. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels! If you are struggling to bring down your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, your doctor may prescribe medication, such as statins. Following medication, dietary, and exercise instructions should result in improvements.
Your total cholesterol level is High, and your level of "bad" LDL cholesterol is Very High. Working to bring down your total cholesterol decreases your LDL cholesterol level. You can do this by exercising more and eating less food with saturated fats. Check food labels! If you are struggling to bring down your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels, your doctor may prescribe statins or other cholesterol-lowering medications.
Step: of
Today in Cholesterol & Triglycerides
WebMD Special Sections
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
©2005-2013 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.