All news on the topic: Cholesterol

Nutrition expert recommends women look into superfoods that support their hormones and provide them with essential nutrients to help balance their well-being.

More than two fifths of people in England have high cholesterol, with many living with it unknowingly. Here, as part of National Cholesterol Month, Dr Majeed tells the Mirror how hair loss can be a lesser known symptom of this dangerous condition

Researchers at the University of California San Francisco have discovered that people with high or low high-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, could be at risk of dementia in older adults

The condition has been dubbed a 'silent killer' because it comes with little or no warning, but there are eight easy steps you can take to massively slash your risk of ever developing it

High cholesterol narrows the arteries and increases our risk of heart attack and stroke - but it doesn't usually cause any symptoms until levels are dangerously high.

Millions of people in the UK who take the cholestrol-busting drug statins have been urged to 'be alert' for symptoms of a rare long-term condition which causes muscle weakness

The fatty substance can narrow the arteries and increase our risk of heart attack and stroke - is it time you made some healthier choices?

Lacking in the 'sunshine nutrient' can lead to a whole host of health issues from weak bones to muscle problems.

High levels Lp(a), a largely genetic form of cholesterol, can lead to heart attacks and strokes and currently because it is genetic, rather than lifestyle based - there is no treatment

The statistic comes as one expert has stepped forward to highlight three miracle foods that could slash your risk of a heart attack - and what to eat to cut your risk

Mark Ramprakash tells James Moore how a family shock inspired him to look after his own health more carefully - he recalled the day in 2012 that changed his life forever

I looked happy but didn’t feel joy unless I was drinking, I was exhausted, and my relationship with my husband was strained - the thought of quitting booze was terrifying

Cholesterol can block blood vessels and cause heart problems and strokes but the NHS suggests changing your diet and doing more exercise to manage cholesterol levels

A study looked at 34,000 people in their 40s and 50s who attended a cardiovascular screening programme in Sweden in the 1990s, and identified a health risk

One of the most common risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure and many Brits could be living with the condition without realising it

High cholesterol is mainly caused by eating fatty food, not exercising enough, being overweight, smoking and drinking alcohol. The condition can also run in families

High levels of cholesterol can block the arteries, and when less blood is able to flow through them, people are vulnerable to illnesses like peripheral artery disease (PAD)

A type of dangerous cholesterol exits that is "very sticky" and like "adding Velcro" on to already "bad" versions of the fatty substance, yet it is rarely tested when people visit their GPs

Sharath Jetty was on his way to work when he suffered a serious medical situation sparked by a silent killer that he didn't realise he was at a heightened risk of because of his heritage

The UK government says adults are supposed to eat 30g of fibre a day, but most of us get just over half that

Shunning your five-a-day on a regular basis is bad news for our health - but it's never too late to get back on track for a happier body

Alcohol isn't the only danger to your liver - according to statistics, rates of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease rates are soaring amongst several groups in particular, with many missing the early-stage symptoms, which could lead to serious liver damage

Many of us aren't getting the nutrients that we need from our diets which can sometimes lead to 'severe' complications. We look at the top five warning signs to watch out for.

What we munch away on can have a profound effect on our mood - from pizza and caffeine-laden drinks making us feel awful to oily fish and pumpkin seeds providing the perfect pick-me-up

Cholesterol is vital for the body to function properly, but too much of it will increase your risk of potentially life-threatening conditions