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Here is what your cholesterol should be at each age

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You’ve likely heard that there is “good” cholesterol and “bad” cholesterol, but knowing what ranges are healthy for each might be a little hard to discern—especially because the numbers do change with age. Cholesterol is a waxy substance, similar to fat, that is produced by the liver. What is a healthy cholesterol level by age?

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Is drinking bad for your cholesterol?

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Cholesterol gets a bad rap, but the truth is that your body needs cholesterol. The health issue that arises for many people is when levels get out of whack—meaning, your “bad” cholesterol is too high while the “good” kind is too low. Lots of factors can affect cholesterol levels, including drinking alcohol.

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10 natural remedies for high cholesterol

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If your healthcare provider has recently expressed concern about your cholesterol levels, you’re not alone. About 86 million American adults have high cholesterol. Though high cholesterol does not usually cause symptoms, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and heart attack if left untreated.

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How long does it take to lower cholesterol?

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Cholesterol is a fatty substance your liver produces to make hormones, cell membranes, and vitamin D. Everyone has cholesterol in their body, but when your LDL (low-density lipoprotein), or “bad” cholesterol, is too high, it raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. How long does it take to reduce cholesterol?

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STAT+: Verve Therapeutics ‘pauses’ tests of its gene editor for heart disease and prioritizes a backup treatment

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Verve Therapeutics said Tuesday that it is pausing testing of its closely watched gene-editing treatment for high cholesterol after a patient receiving the drug experienced elevated liver enzymes and low platelet levels.

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Boston’s mobile clinics offer model of health care that meets patients where they are

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That’s thanks to the van that comes straight to the senior residential community where she lives, providing services to people dealing with conditions like high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, and substance use disorders.

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Niacin flush: Causes, treatment, and prevention

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Many people take niacin to help increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the bloodstream. Alone, it is not dangerous or a sign of a serious health condition, and there are a few ways to minimize the effect of the supplement. What is niacin flush?

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