What you need to know about new guidelines on managing cholesterol, the fat-like substance found in your blood.
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Cholesterol Guideline 2018 -
Financial Incentives for Controlling High Cholesterol Are They Worth It Incentives that encourage better management of high cholesterol appear cost-effective, based on expert models.
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Heart Healthy Lifestyle Helps Prevent Dementia French study finds that seven factors related to heart health could reduce risk for dementia and cognitive decline.
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Children Should Avoid Diet Drinks Advise Experts Experts can’t say with certainty that artificially sweetened drinks are safe, based on a recent advisory from the American Heart Association.
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Natural Alternatives to Cholesterol Lowering Statins Natural remedies can complement but not replace cholesterol-lowering drugs, experts explain.
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Loneliness is Bad for the Heart A lack of social support is linked to poorer health outcomes in heart patients. -
Health Literacy is Critical to Heart Disease Prevention An American Heart Association statement addresses health literacy as a barrier to heart health. -
Study Highlights Gaps in Screening and Treatment of Familial Hypercholesterolemia Only half of patients with a dangerous cholesterol disorder are receiving proper treatment, shows U.S. study.
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Low-Fat and Low-Carb Diets are Equally as Effective, Study Finds Experts advise selecting an eating plan based on what works for you and what you can maintain over time.
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Breastfeeding May be Protective for Heart Health Breastfeeding shows heart health benefits for some mothers, including those with normal blood pressure.
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Study Highlights Additional Benefits of Weight Loss Surgery Evidence shows that weight loss surgery improves diabetes management and heart health.