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Practical advice for living with high cholesterol: natural ways to bring LDL down, what to actually eat, and the cholesterol research and news worth knowing about, translated out of medical-speak.
A high LDL result raises more questions than it answers. Here's exactly what to ask your doctor about your risk score, ApoB, Lp(a), and next steps.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 31, 2026 · 7 min read
Seed oils get blamed online for raising cholesterol and inflammation. Here is what the actual research on linoleic acid and LDL really shows.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min read
If close relatives had heart attacks young or sky-high cholesterol, it might be familial hypercholesterolemia, not just bad luck. Here's what to check.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Walking, running, and lifting all affect your cholesterol, but not equally and not on the same timeline. Here is what the actual research shows.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 26, 2026 · 6 min read
You eat reasonably well, exercise regularly, and your weight is normal, so why is your LDL still high? Genetics, hormones, and hidden fat can explain it.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Fortified spreads and drinks claim plant sterols and stanols lower cholesterol. Here is what the dose-response research actually shows, and what it leaves out.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 13, 2026 · 6 min read
A landmark study of 124,000 people found most reported statin side effects aren't actually caused by the drug. Here's what is, and what isn't.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 13, 2026 · 6 min read
The 2026 cholesterol guidelines lowered LDL targets, added a one-time Lp(a) test, and made millions more people statin-eligible. Here's what changed.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min read
You cleaned up your diet and your LDL still climbed. Nine explanations, from hidden saturated fat to thyroid problems to the fact that genetics get a vote too.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Your lipid panel is four or five numbers and a lot of jargon. Here is what each one actually measures, which ones matter most, and the questions worth asking your doctor.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Breakfast is the easiest meal to fix. Here are seven breakfasts that load up on soluble fiber and keep saturated fat low, plus the ones quietly working against you.
Cholesterol Drop Team · Aug 8, 2026 · 6 min read
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