What Is LDL Cholesterol and How Do You Lower It?

You might have high LDL cholesterol and not even know it. We spoke to experts about how to monitor this health stat so you ...
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A normal cholesterol level can still be deadly, warns healthy aging expert Dr. Michael Greger

Scientific consensus panels going back decades established—“beyond a reasonable doubt”—that lowering LDL cholesterol reduces the risk of heart attacks. Consistent evidence “unequivocally” establishes ...
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The medicine cabinet: Ask the Harvard experts: Stay focused on lowering LDL cholesterol rather than raising HDL

Q: How much does a normal or high HDL cholesterol protect you from the adverse health effects of a high LDL cholesterol? A: ...
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The Goal of Statin Therapy: LDL? CRP? JUPITER Study

Antonio M. Gotto, Jr., M.D., D.Phil., F.A.C.C.; Prediman K. Shah, M.D., F.A.C.C.; James T. Willerson, M.D., F.A.C.C.; Adolph M. Hutter, Jr., M.D., M.A.C.C. Dr. Hutter ...
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Study links low LDL-C levels to reduced risk of dementia

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer's disease related dementia, shows a study ...