Mar 7, 2025 · The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.

Mar 7, 2025 · The body needs some cholesterol to build healthy cells. But high cholesterol can raise the risk of heart disease. Lifestyle changes can help.

Nov 18, 2024 · Do you have high cholesterol? Learn why it's important to know your cholesterol numbers. More from Mayo Clinic.

May 2, 2024 · Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers Diet can play an important role in lowering your cholesterol. Here are some foods to improve your cholesterol and protect your heart. …

Nov 7, 2024 · High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is known as the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove other forms of cholesterol from the bloodstream. A higher level of HDL cholesterol is …

Feb 25, 2025 · A cholesterol test can help your healthcare professional figure out your risk of narrowed or blocked arteries. Cholesterol, fats and other substances can build up in the arteries over time.

Understand the diet and lifestyle steps you can take to improve your cholesterol.

Jan 12, 2024 · For predicting your risk of heart disease, many healthcare professionals now believe that determining your non-HDL cholesterol level may be more useful than calculating your cholesterol ratio.

Nov 3, 2022 · Your doctor might suggest a single drug or a combination of cholesterol medications. Here's an overview of the pros and cons for common classes of cholesterol medications.

Aug 26, 2025 · Can the Mediterranean diet lower your blood pressure and cholesterol? Discover its proven heart health benefits—backed by science.