Cholesterol Management

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Overview

Finding the Ideal Cholesterol RatioTo help avoid heart disease and stroke, you need to maintain the proper ratio between good and total cholesterol.

Understanding Cholesterol Problems: SymptomsA high cholesterol level doesn't have obvious symptoms, but it can increase your risk for conditions that do have symptoms.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CholesterolHere's a list of questions and answers you may have about cholesterol, how to manage it, and how to treat it.

Finding the Ideal Cholesterol RatioTo help avoid heart disease and stroke, you need to maintain the proper ratio between good and total cholesterol.

Understanding Cholesterol Problems: SymptomsA high cholesterol level doesn't have obvious symptoms, but it can increase your risk for conditions that do have symptoms.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About CholesterolHere's a list of questions and answers you may have about cholesterol, how to manage it, and how to treat it.

Understanding Cholesterol NumbersResults 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 CholesterolThe 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 CholesterolHDL 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.

High Triglycerides: What You Need to KnowAlthough it's a common problem, many of us don't know the first thing about high triglycerides.

What Women Should Know About High TriglyceridesAnyone 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 FamilySome people have high triglycerides because they inherited a genetic predisposition from their parents.

How to Lower Your TriglyceridesA good diet and exercise plan can lower triglyceride levels, improve cholesterol, and decrease the chance of heart disease.

Manage Side Effects of Triglyceride MedicinesYou’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 YouWhen your triglyceride levels are too high, you may not have symptoms. It's a "silent" problem with big implications.

Causes & Risks

Tests & Diagnosis

Treatment

Cholesterol Treatment: Medication and Lifestyle ChangesYou can treat high cholesterol with healthy lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and weight loss and, sometimes, meds too.

Does High Cholesterol Always Need Medication?If you’re diagnosed with high cholesterol, will you need to start taking a statin or other medication? Not always.

Which Medicines Lower 'Bad' (LDL) Cholesterol?Several types of prescription drugs can lower LDL. Get to know what each of them does.

Repatha for Lowering LDL CholesterolRepatha is an approved medicine for adults and children with heart disease. which lowers bad cholesterol (LDL).

Cholesterol Treatment: Medication and Lifestyle ChangesYou can treat high cholesterol with healthy lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and weight loss and, sometimes, meds too.

Does High Cholesterol Always Need Medication?If you’re diagnosed with high cholesterol, will you need to start taking a statin or other medication? Not always.

Which Medicines Lower 'Bad' (LDL) Cholesterol?Several types of prescription drugs can lower LDL. Get to know what each of them does.

Repatha for Lowering LDL CholesterolRepatha is an approved medicine for adults and children with heart disease. which lowers bad cholesterol (LDL).

12 Common Side Effects of Cholesterol DrugsIf you’re taking medicine to lower your cholesterol, there may be times when it makes you feel less than your best.

The Cost of High CholesterolAs with any medical condition, an aggressive high cholesterol treatment plan can come with a hefty price tag.

Cholesterol: Latest ResearchDoctors and scientists keep studying cholesterol to see what else they can learn about it.

Statin Side EffectsMost people who take statin drugs tolerate them very well. But some people have side effects.

Statins: Tips for Managing Muscle PainStatins can cause some unwanted symptoms, such as muscle pain.

What Is Statin Intolerance?A statin intolerance occurs when you have an allergy to the drug or develop a negative side effect.

When Statins Don’t WorkWhen statins don’t work, doctors sometimes call it statin resistance.

What You Need to Know About PCSK9 InhibitorsPCSK9 inhibitors are a new class of drugs that lower LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol.

Alternative Treatments for High CholesterolThere are many alternative treatments that claim to lower cholesterol. Before you try any, talk to your doctor.

Supplement Smarts for Cholesterol and TriglyceridesWhen you’re trying to lower cholesterol or triglycerides, you may end up in a vitamin shop, facing dozens of supplements.

Omega-3 Fish Oil Supplements and PrescriptionsOmega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that have been promoted for a variety of heart, brain, and other health benefits.

What to Know About Sterols and StanolsIf you’re managing your cholesterol, you know food plays a big part. Plant sterols and stanols have a valuable role.

Red Yeast RiceRed yeast rice extract (RYRE) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been purported to lower cholesterol.

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