December 14, 2007 (Hyattsville, MD) - Average serum total-cholesterol levels in American adults over age 20 have fallen below 200 mg/dL, an analysis of 2005-2006 data from the National Health and ...

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes like a heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and quitting smoking can ...

Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, supports bone health, and lowers inflammation. Supplementing with vitamin D can lower LDL and total cholesterol, but doesn't affect HDL cholesterol. High ...

My cholesterol has been on the rise for the past few years – and not just a slow creep. For most of my life, my LDL (often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol) was solidly under 120 mg/dl. Over the past ...

Fluctuating LDL and total cholesterol levels in older adults may indicate increased dementia and cognitive decline risk. Higher cholesterol variability correlates with a greater incidence of dementia ...

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.