LDL Cholesterol
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Eating for lower LDL
MSNBC
Discover which foods help lower your LDL cholesterol by reading this detailed article and watching the Today Show. Also a good read for cholesterol basics.
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Cholesterol in-depth
Medicine Net
Use this excellent and extensive overview on cholesterol to delve into LDL cholesterol, what determines it, how to lower it, new LDL guidelines and more.
Center for all things cholesterol health
Everyday Health
Got high LDL cholesterol? Explore this one-stop-shop with interactive sources galore: Videos, the latest news, calculators to track cholesterol, daily tips and more.
LDL screening: What's it all about?
Lab Tests Online
Find out with this QA. You'll learn when a test for LDL cholesterol is necessary, how to prepare, how the sample's taken and what the results mean.
Do I need a statin?
Mayo Clinic
Think you have high LDL cholesterol? Use this great, simple overview to better understand statins and whether they're appropriate for you.
Cholesterol for kids
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Think kids are too young to have high LDL cholesterol? Think again. Learn about the facts, what's healthy and whether your child needs a screening.
Cholesterol tutorial
Real Age
Browse through this helpful tutorial, where you’ll learn about LDL cholesterol and HDL, drugs for treatment and ways to lower your cholesterol. A great, simple read.
Your guide to cholesterol health
American Heart Assoc
Worried about high LDL cholesterol? Take advantage of these interactive, valuable resources to prevent and manage it with information on lifestyle changes, medication and regular check-ups.
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New guidelines concern LDL
Univ of Pittsburgh Med Center
Read about the new guidelines for LDL cholesterol to see what has changed and the recommended treatment.
The latest on statins
Medical News Today
Peruse these several pages for up-to-date and older research on statins, the medications used to lower LDL cholesterol.
Living with high cholesterol
ABC News
Watch one woman's story about overcoming high cholesterol. Also, see one expert's feedback on lowering your own LDL cholesterol and if dietary supplements are effective.
Treatment in detail
Health Central
Delve into treatment for lowering LDL cholesterol. Discover the treatment considerations for kids, adolescents and individuals with diabetes, in addition to a thorough discussion of medication.
Talking treatment with your doctor
New York Times
Know which questions to ask your physician about creating a treatment plan for lowering your LDL cholesterol.
