5 BENEFITS OF EATING NUTS

Heart disease is a significant global health concern, but incorporating nuts into your diet may help lower the risk. Nuts are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, known as “good” fats, which have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. These fats help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels while raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) levels, promoting a healthier heart. Continue reading 5 BENEFITS OF EATING NUTS

FIVE BENEFITS OF EATING NUTS

Heart disease is a significant global health concern, but incorporating nuts into your diet may help lower the risk. Nuts are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, known as “good” fats, which have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. These fats help lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels while raising HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) levels, promoting a healthier heart. Continue reading FIVE BENEFITS OF EATING NUTS

THE STATINS

What are the Statins? Statins, also known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are a class of drugs primarily prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance crucial for various bodily functions, but when present in excess, it can accumulate in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis – the narrowing and hardening of arteries – and increasing the risk of heart attacks and … Continue reading THE STATINS

SHOULD YOU ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR STATIN?

You went to the doctor this week. You gave blood, and your lipid panel shows that your cholesterol levels are off. Your doctor recommends lifestyle change and a lipid-lowering drug, a statin. You are neither sure that you can change your lifestyle around drastically enough to make a great impact on your cholesterol level, nor are you ready to start a new medicine on top … Continue reading SHOULD YOU ABSOLUTELY TAKE YOUR STATIN?