Understanding the dangers of high cholesterol and how to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range

High cholesterol is often the result of an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, smoking cigarettes, obesity, or genetics. Here's ...

How to calculate total cholesterol and what it means for you

You can calculate your total cholesterol — including LDL, HDL, and triglycerides — with a blood test, so your doctor can ...
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6 Blood Tests That Can Tell You How Your Body Is Functioning

The complete blood count routine test provides a snapshot of your body's blood production and immunity. The test measures a variety of components in your blood, including red blood cells, white blood ...

IT professional ignored borderline cholesterol at 25, had heart attack at 35: How you shouldn’t ignore even mild spike in LDL

Cholesterol takes a long time to get to dangerous levels in the body. If you test early, you can control it with lifestyle ...