Cholesterol

New dietary guidelines for heart health recommend a shift from meat to plant-based protein. A clinical dietician explains the benefits of plant protein and how to add it to your diet.

A cardiologist explains how omega-3 fatty acids protect the heart and the best ways to incorporate them into your diet.

A cardiologist explores the connection between diet and the heart, what our cholesterol and blood pressure numbers really mean, and heart-healthy diets like the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet.

Learn which symptoms signal it’s time to see a cardiologist and at what age you should consider making an appointment for your heart health.

If a recent blood test showed high triglycerides, you’re not alone. Two experts explain what causes elevated levels and share tips to lower them.

Just got your cholesterol results? Learn what LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides, and ApoB mean for your heart, and how to talk with your doctor about next steps.

A cardiologist explains what to know about cholesterol, including how to get an accurate reading and why it’s important to know your numbers.

A cardiologist and genetic counselor explain hereditary heart disease and how learning your family history can help reduce risk.

You're never too young to start taking care of your heart. Here's why.