New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

Millions more Americans may now qualify for cholesterol-lowering drugs, but doctors say eligibility is only the first step. An estimated 21.5 million additional adults in the United States may now be eligible for statins under updated cholesterol treatment guidelines, according to a new study. Researchers set out to measure how many adults would qualify for statin therapy…

ByDempsey May AyucoJuly 27, 20260Comments

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How long does lowering your cholesterol actually take

Cardiologists break down exactly how fast diet, exercise, and medication can transform your heart health The Silent Risk No One Talks About Enough High cholesterol is one of those health threats that sneaks up quietly — no dramatic symptoms, no early warning signs, just fatty buildup quietly accumulating in the bloodstream. Nearly 11 percent of…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 2, 20260Comments

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High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

New federal guidelines push for earlier screening as millions of Americans unknowingly carry a silent threat to their hearts The Symptom That Isn't There High cholesterol is one of the most consequential health conditions in America — and one of the most deceptive. Unlike a fever, a rash, or a persistent cough, elevated cholesterol gives…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 21, 20260Comments

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The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

The first major update since 2018 pushes for earlier screenings, smarter risk tools, and a more personalized path to heart health Heart disease remains the leading killer of Americans, and for years, the medical community has relied on the same clinical roadmap to fight it. That map just changed. The American College of Cardiology and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

Food & Drink

3 Foods silently fighting fat inside your liver

How blueberries, avocados, and walnuts are rewriting the rules on fatty liver, blood sugar, and cholesterol The Silent Condition Affecting One in Four Americans It rarely announces itself. No alarm bells, no dramatic symptoms — just a slow, quiet accumulation of fat in one of the body's most hardworking organs. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, now…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 24, 20260Comments

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Beans are the superfood your diet has been missing

Long overshadowed by trendy superfoods, beans are making a powerful comeback — and the science behind their benefits is hard to ignore. Entire store aisles are dedicated to protein powders, collagen supplements, and adaptogenic blends promising to transform your health. Yet one of the most nutritionally complete foods on the market is often right beside them,…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 23, 20260Comments

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Researchers expose 2 sneaky risk factors quietly fueling dementia

A landmark study redraws the map of dementia prevention — and your cholesterol levels and eyesight may be more consequential than you ever imagined. The science of dementia is moving fast. Within just the past few years, researchers have developed a blood test that can detect Alzheimer's disease with roughly 90 percent accuracy, and a growing…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 18, 20260Comments

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Mediterranean diet and cholesterol: What science says may surprise you

Cardiologists say this centuries-old eating pattern could be the most effective—and enjoyable—way to move the needle on heart health. If your cholesterol numbers are trending the wrong way, the solution may be less about a new prescription and more about what is on your plate. The Mediterranean diet—rooted in the food traditions of countries bordering the…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 5, 20260Comments

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Apples are hiding a daily health secret worth knowing

What registered dietitians say really happens to your body when you commit to eating one apple every day — and it's more complex than the old saying suggests. The humble apple has earned its place as a supermarket staple for good reason. Apples are affordable, reliably available in every season, and come in enough varieties…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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ApoB could revolutionize how doctors catch heart disease

A simple blood protein test may outperform standard cholesterol screening — so why are nearly all Americans missing out on it? Every year, millions of Americans roll up their sleeves for a routine cholesterol check. Doctors scan LDL — the so-called "bad" cholesterol — and use it as a primary barometer for heart disease risk.…

ByDempsey May AyucoFebruary 17, 20260Comments

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New cholesterol guidelines could put you on statins

How long does lowering your cholesterol actually take

High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

3 Foods silently fighting fat inside your liver

Beans are the superfood your diet has been missing

Researchers expose 2 sneaky risk factors quietly fueling dementia

Mediterranean diet and cholesterol: What science says may surprise you

Apples are hiding a daily health secret worth knowing

ApoB could revolutionize how doctors catch heart disease

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