Conflicting Opinions On HDL As 'Good' Cholesterol

Connie K. Ho for RedOrbit.com High-density lipoprotein, otherwise known as HDL, was thought to be “good” cholesterol. However, a new study, based on databases of genetic information, disproves the HDL theory and states that rising HDL may not have any change to heart disease risk. As such, people who have inherited genes that have a high amount of HDL do not have any less of a chance of having ...

Statins could benefit everyone over 50, study suggests

A new study suggests that just about everyone over the age of 50 should consider taking medications to reduce their cholesterol to cut their risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Caution urged when deciding to take supplements

By Mandy Kendall I was invited to join a meeting of the Lake Tahoe Business Referral Network this week and met a great group of like-minded business owners doing great things for business in our community. During my short presentation I decided not only to introduce the Health Connective – a great group of natural health [...]