You expect certain hormone-driven symptoms in your 40s and 50s. Hot flashes, mood swings, a lack of sex drive. But high cholesterol? That one tends to fly under the ...

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These lifestyle changes may seem small. But they can make a big difference in bringing down your numbers. Reviewed by Dietitian Karen Ansel, M.S., RDN 25% of Americans have high triglycerides, ...

Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. While triglycerides are important for energy production, having high triglyceride levels can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Pecans may help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, reducing the risk of heart disease. They also have beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. But moderation is key. If you’ve ...

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Some of the changes that occur during the menopausal transition can affect your cholesterol levels. These include decreased estrogen, loss of muscle mass, weight gain, and insulin resistance.

A new medication, pemafibrate, lowered triglyceride levels among adults with type 2 diabetes yet did not decrease their cardiovascular risk, according to late-breaking science research presented today ...

What Is Redemplo, and Why Does It Matter? Redemplo (plozasiran) is a type of medicine called a small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy approved to help lower extremely high triglyceride levels in adults ...

When it comes to heart health, cholesterol gets all the attention. But there’s another blood test that speaks volumes about your heart health: triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in your ...