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How early should you get a LDL cholesterol test?
December 20, 2025 5:26 pm
Avoid foods high in saturated fats like red meat and full-fat dairy during breakfast. These foods can increase your total cholesterol levels.
Why lower LDL is recommended for Indians: What happens if it falls too low?
December 15, 2025 6:08 am
The goal is balance, enough LDL for the body to function properly but not so much that it harms the heart
Understanding how twice-a-year Inclisiran therapy can transform cholesterol management, and the challenges facing adoption of this new drug
February 12, 2025 10:51 am
To understand the full scope of this medication -- its effectiveness, risks, and who stands to benefit the most -- indianexpress.com spoke to leading medical experts
Six effective morning habits to lower cholesterol, according to cardiologist
January 15, 2025 5:00 pm
“Morning timing plays a crucial role in cholesterol management because how you start your day sets the tone for the rest of it,” Dr Prateek Chaudhary, senior consultant, Interventional Cardiology.
Foods to improve good cholesterol levels in young Indians
January 03, 2024 12:21 pm
According to Miloni Bhandari, clinical dietician, Surya Mother and Child Super Speciality Hospital, Pune, foods high in fatty acids are crucial in maintaining good cholesterol
Why ajwain seeds reduce LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and help in weight loss: A teaspoon in warm water is all you need
April 25, 2023 10:49 pm
Ajwain seeds contain thymol, which is a naturally-occurring calcium chain blocker that prevents calcium from entering the cells of the heart, thus relaxing and expanding blood vessels. Thymol cuts down cholesterol level too, says Pavithra N Raj, Chief Dietician, Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
Can your low-carb diet increase your LDL cholesterol? How to lose weight, yet keep LDL at bay?
December 26, 2022 2:53 pm
‘We can keep LDL cholesterol in check by incorporating certain foods like fibres, non-starchy vegetables and water, in our low-carb meal plan,’ says Dr Shobha Itolikar, Consultant, General Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai
What is sticky cholesterol and what does it do to your heart? Can statins help?
December 21, 2022 3:49 pm
‘It is lipoprotein (a) and is formed in the liver with protein and fat molecules attached to it. It carries cholesterol through the blood and works through LDL. That’s why it’s a risk marker for CVD,’ says Dr Balbir Singh, Chairman, Cardiac Sciences, Cardiology, Cardiac, Electrophysiology-Pacemaker, Max Hospital
Can fish oil and garlic pills lower LDL as well as statins do?
December 18, 2022 7:52 am
A US study finds statins are 35 per cent more effective in lowering LDL. ‘Statins act on the synthesis of cholesterol. By blocking the enzymes responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol, statins reduce LDL levels much more effectively,’ says Dr Paritosh Baghel, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, SL Raheja Hospital
Winter foods you mustn't eat to control your cholesterol levels
December 12, 2022 1:07 pm
From added sugars to fried food -- find out what you need to take out from your diet
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