Cholesterol

What is Arteriosclerosis Arteriosclerosis is a term used to describe a thickening, hardening or loss of elasticity in arterial walls. Atherosclerosis is the most common form of arteriosclerosis and involves progressive degeneration of the inner lining of the arteries – especially where arteries bifurcate – and the build up of a fatty plaque that covers…

How can I keep my cholesterol level down Substitute unsaturated fats for saturated fats. Polyunsaturated fats (such as safflower and corn oil) andmonounsaturated fats (such as olive oil) help to lower blood cholesterollevels. But this doesn’t mean you should add any of these fats to your diet– you should still keep your total fat intake…

How often should i check my cholesterol? Everyone over 20 years of age, regardless to previous high cholesterol history, should have a blood cholesterol test at least every 5 years. It is recommended that the test be a fasting lipoprotein profile, this test measures not only your total blood cholesterol level, but also the amount…