10 Foods That Raise Your Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a vital steroid lipid circulating in the blood. It keeps the cell membranes functional and acts as a source of vitamin D. High-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein are the primary forms of cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is thought to be “good” because it moves cholesterol from your blood to your liver, where it can […]
Cholesterol Quiz
Unlike our other quizzes, there’s so much information out there about cholesterol. This quiz should probably be easy-peasy. We expect to hear about a lot of perfect scores out there. Let’s jump right in! Cholesterol Quiz 1. In 2014, 73.5 million people have high cholesterol. What percentage of those people are getting treatment to lower […]
Cholesterol Myths Busted!
Cholesterol is widely misunderstood. For instance, did you know that your body not only needs cholesterol, but it also makes it? Cholesterol is a fatlike substance contained in all cells within the body. The body needs and uses cholesterol in the production of things such as hormones and vitamin D. So if our body needs cholesterol, why does it […]