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Coffee and Cholesterol

Coffee and Cholesterol: Friend or Foe?

Discover the complex relationship between coffee and heart health. Learn how coffee preparation methods and add-ins like creamers and sweeteners may impact your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Find out the best ways to enjoy your daily brew while supporting healthy cholesterol.

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5 Numbers that Matter More Than Cholesterol for heart disease.

5 Numbers that Matter More Than Cholesterol

When you get a physical, your health care provider probably checks a cholesterol level. It’s good to know your numbers, but don’t focus so much on your cholesterol count that you ignore these other numbers that may indicate a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

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Avocados: Can One a Day Lower Your Cholesterol?

Avocados: Can One a Day Lower Your Cholesterol?

If you’re looking for a natural approach to lowering your cholesterol, adding an avocado a day to your day may help. A new study shows avocados are a heart-healthy food with surprising health benefits. Find out how avocados could help you improve your lipid profile.

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Does the Type of Saturated Fat You Eat Matter?

Does the Type of Saturated Fat You Eat Matter?

Saturated fat has been a source of recent controversy. Once believed to be a major contributor to heart disease, the evidence that they’re heart unhealthy is weakening. Also, not all saturated fats have the same effects on the body, plant-based ones, for example, may have some unexpected benefits. This article discusses saturated fat and the role it plays in health and heart disease.

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