As this eMedTV segment explains, activities such as gardening and playing sports not only lower LDL cholesterol, they also raise HDL cholesterol ("good cholesterol"). This article takes an in-depth look at cholesterol and exercise.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are several types of cholesterol medications, such as nicotinic acid, fibrates, and statins (the most common). This resource provides an in-depth look at these medications and how they help lower LDL levels.
This eMedTV article offers tips for staying on your high cholesterol medication, such as asking a friend to remind you. By staying on your high cholesterol medication, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease or heart attack.
This eMedTV segment details the relationship between alcohol and high cholesterol. In most cases, moderate amounts of alcohol are okay for someone with high cholesterol, but mixing alcohol and high cholesterol medication may increase side effects.
Several studies on stress and high cholesterol indicate that long-term stress can raise blood cholesterol levels, albeit indirectly. This eMedTV segment explores the relationship between stress and high cholesterol and offers stress management tips.
