CholesterolFinding the Ideal Cholesterol Ratio

To help avoid heart disease and stroke, you need to maintain the proper ratio between good and total cholesterol.

Understanding Cholesterol Problems: Symptoms

A high cholesterol level doesn't have obvious symptoms, but it can increase your risk for conditions that do have symptoms.

Cholesterol and Artery Plaque Buildup

Cholesterol plaques begin in artery walls and grow for years, slowly blocking blood flow in the arteries.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cholesterol

Here's a list of questions and answers you may have about cholesterol, how to manage it, and how to treat it.

Understanding Cholesterol Numbers

Results of your blood test will come in the form of numbers. Here’s how to interpret your cholesterol numbers.

What Is Borderline Cholesterol?

Do you have "borderline" high cholesterol? That means your cholesterol level is above normal but not in the "high" range.

Lower Your High Cholesterol

The goal is a lower LDL and a higher HDL to prevent and manage heart disease.

Can Cholesterol Be Too Low?

High cholesterol can raise your risk of heart attack and stroke, but you don’t want your levels to be too low either.

What Is Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL)?

Very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) is regarded as bad cholesterol. VLDL and LDL are considered more harmful than HDL.

HDL Cholesterol: The Good Cholesterol

HDL is short for high-density lipoprotein. HDL cholesterol is the well-behaved "good cholesterol."

Can Good Cholesterol Be Too High?

If high HDL is good, are higher numbers even better? Not necessarily. With HDL, you can have too much of a good thing.

TriglyceridesHigh Triglycerides: What You Need to Know

Although it's a common problem, many of us don't know the first thing about high triglycerides.

What Women Should Know About High Triglycerides

Anyone can develop high levels of triglycerides, a type of blood fat, but certain factors can make them likelier in women.

When High Triglycerides Run in Your Family

Some people have high triglycerides because they inherited a genetic predisposition from their parents.

How to Lower Your Triglycerides

A good diet and exercise plan can lower triglyceride levels, improve cholesterol, and decrease the chance of heart disease.

Manage Side Effects of Triglyceride Medicines

You’ve taken a big step to protect your heart by taking medicine. But triglyceride meds can have side effects.

Will Exercise Really Lower Triglycerides?

Exercise can help you lower unhealthy triglyceride levels. Start with 20-30 minutes of aerobic activity.

What High Triglycerides Can Do to You

When your triglyceride levels are too high, you may not have symptoms. It's a "silent" problem with big implications.