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For years, trans fats were everywhere-from packaged cookies and pastries to shortening, margarine, and restaurant frying oils. Food manufacturers liked them because they could improve
Jun. 23, 2026
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed cholesterol medicines, but being told to take one can still feel worrying. You may wonder whether your cholesterol
Jun. 19, 2026
Being told that your cholesterol is high does not automatically mean you need medication. For some people, improvements in diet, physical activity, sleep, smoking habits,
Jun. 15, 2026
Exercise is usually associated with stronger muscles, better fitness, and weight management. However, regular movement can also change what is happening inside your bloodstream, including
Jun. 11, 2026
High cholesterol can make healthy living feel like a complicated project. You may think you need an extremely strict diet, an expensive gym membership, or
Jun. 7, 2026
Saturated fat has been blamed for high cholesterol for decades, yet the topic can still feel confusing. One headline says butter is harmful, another suggests
Jun. 3, 2026
Food and cholesterol have a more complicated relationship than many people realize. Eating one cheeseburger will not instantly clog your arteries, and eating one bowl
