The main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL level enough to reduce your risk of having a heart attack or other ... Read More
Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need to worry about lowering my blood cholesterol now that I'm over 65? A: Yes. Older Americans have the Nation's highest rate of ... Read More
Diverticulosis And Diverticulitis
Many people have small pouches in the lining of the colon, or large intestine, that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a ... Read More
Cholesterol Lowering Medications
In some cases, you may need to take a cholesterol-lowering medicine in addition to making the life habit changes already mentioned to reach ... Read More
Lowering Your Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol (ko-LES-ter-ol) in the blood, or high blood cholesterol, can be serious. People with high blood cholesterol have a ... Read More
