To lower triglycerides, lifestyle changes before drugs
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: My triglyceride level was high on my last blood test. My doctor said I might need medication if I can’t lower it with dietary changes. I thought my diet was already healthy. Would I really need medication? A: After you eat a snack or meal, your body […]
How to improve your cholesterol levels
If one-third of Americans have unhealthy cholesterol levels, why did the U.S. recently change its advice to limit the cholesterol we eat daily? Well, for most of us, dietary cholesterol has almost no effect on the cholesterol that ends up in our arteries. But keeping your blood cholesterol numbers down is still key to preventing […]
High cholesterol can show up at an early age
Mayo Clinic Q&A DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandson is 11 and already has high cholesterol. He does not eat a lot of junk food and plays many sports, but we do have high cholesterol in our family. Could this be hereditary, and, if so, is it common to show up in such a young person? […]
A few easy steps keep kidneys healthy
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I recently had a blood test that showed my kidneys are not working like they used to. I have high blood pressure, but otherwise consider myself healthy. What can I do to help preserve my kidney function? A: Great question! Your situation is […]
