Insulin resistance is usually discussed as a blood sugar problem. However, insulin does much more than help glucose enter cells. It also helps regulate how the body stores, releases, transports, and uses fat. When muscle, liver, and fat cells stop responding normally to insulin, the effects can appear on a cholesterol test before type 2 … Read more
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 the way your body transports and uses cholesterol and other fats. A standard lipid panel typically measures LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. LDL is often called “bad” cholesterol because … Read more
A cholesterol test may sound like something only older adults or people with heart problems need. In reality, cholesterol levels can begin changing much earlier in life, and high cholesterol often develops without causing any obvious symptoms. You may feel energetic, exercise regularly, and have no chest pain while still carrying more LDL cholesterol than … Read more