Diet & Weight Loss

Results from a new study suggest that cholesterol-lowering statins could protect people who have a so-called “intermediate risk” for heart disease. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Results from a new study suggest that adding fish oil to a diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fats may help people who have metabolic syndrome better reduce the risks associated with this condition. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Adding Fish Oil to Low-Fat/High-Carb Diet May Improve CholesterolU.S. News & World Report… and by simply adding a very realistic amount of omega-3s, these individuals can change [after-meal] triglycerides without weight loss," Nelson added. …and more » View full post on Diet Weight Loss – Google News

New research published in the journal Nature details how scientists have identified nearly 100 genes in the human genome that may regulate cholesterol levels and the risk of coronary artery disease. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Researchers say young people who have even mild high cholesterol have a greater risk of developing calcium deposits later in life, a development that can trigger hardening of the arteries and heart disease. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

A new study in the journal Biological Psychology has found that gender-specific regulation of cholesterol levels in the elderly may help prevent depression in these patients. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

According to a new study, women’s cholesterol levels can fluctuate throughout their menstrual cycle because of changes in their levels of estrogen. View full post on MyDietExercise.com – Latest Diet & Exercise News

Mediplacements Low-Carb Diet Boosts “Good” HDL CholesterolHealia Health (blog)As for which diet is best, the answer is both. "It doesn't make a difference for weight loss how you get there," Foster told MSNBC. …Low-carb diets reduce heart risk factorsPress of Atlantic CityDr. Bill Elliott: Low-fat or low-carb food fight continuesMarin Independent-JournalLower-Carb Diet Better Than Low-Fat [...]