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To diagnose high cholesterol, your doctor will likely perform a fasting cholesterol test, called a “fasting lipoprotein profile.” The test typically requires you not to eat or drink anything but water for 9-12 hours before having blood drawn. Everyone over … Continue reading →

If you don’t understand everything about cholesterol, you’re not alone. There’s good and bad cholesterol and numbers that go with each. To help manage your cholesterol, you need to know about the different kinds of cholesterol and ways to reach … Continue reading →

Everyone needs some cholesterol in their diet. However, as we all know, too much of it can be a bad thing. In fact, high cholesterol is a leading factor of heart disease. We consume some levels of both types of … Continue reading →