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WomenTalk: All About Triglycerides

WomenTalk: All About Triglycerides

Cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, M.D. discusses everything triglycerides

Doctor talks with patient about healthcare options

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About High Triglycerides

Triglycerides are the often forgotten or ignored numbers in a cholesterol panel. But cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, M.D., says we need to pay attention.

Doctor talks with patient about healthcare options

Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas relacionadas con niveles altos de triglicéridos

Obtén respuestas de la cardióloga Nieca Goldberg, M.D., acerca de los peligros de niveles altos de triglicéridos y cómo podemos reducirlos

Open packaging with drugs tablets, on which is written "Statin Medication", lies near stethoscope, result analysis on cholesterol (lipid panel) and ECG

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs 101

Learn about the different types of medication for high cholesterol

What’s Your Number?

What’s Your Number?

Cholesterol testing is important, easy — and can save your life

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol

What You Need to Know About Cholesterol

Get the facts on cholesterol and how it affects your health

What Are Women’s Views About High Blood Cholesterol?

What Are Women’s Views About High Blood Cholesterol?

HealthyWomen recently ran a survey of over 1,100 respondents in partnership with Esperion to better understand women's views on high blood cholesterol.

Heart Health During Pregnancy and Beyond

Heart Health During Pregnancy and Beyond

As you talk to your doctor about your reproductive health and other factors we typically associate with pregnancy, you should also pay close attention to your heart.

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Improve Your Heart Health After Menopause

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women. Dr. Nieca Goldberg tells us how we can reduce our risk.

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Important Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Professional About High Cholesterol

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States, so it's important to discuss risk factors and high cholesterol with your healthcare provider

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Statins Worked for My Parents, but They Didn’t Work for Me

Teresa experienced pain in her legs, knees and hips and didn't realize it was the statins she was taking to manage her high cholesterol.

Nurse taking blood sample from patient at the doctors office to check cholesterol levels

Why You Should Care About Cholesterol

Knowing more about cholesterol, what your cholesterol numbers are and what they mean could help you live a longer, healthier life.

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Why You Should Eat Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are touted as a superfood that can do all sorts of good things for the body. But, do you know what flaxseeds could do for you?

woman Eating healthy breakfast bowl to help lower her cholesterol

Tips to Help Lower Your Cholesterol

High cholesterol can put you at increased risk for heart disease. If your cholesterol is high, it's time to make some lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol.

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Simple Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol

Get your numbers under control with these heart healthy tips for cooking at home and eating out.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol

High blood cholesterol is a major women's health issue. One in three Americans has high cholesterol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. READ MORE