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UrduStatins can help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks, stroke and other heart and vascular problems. But they aren’t right for all patients, and they can rarely cause side effects. Cardiologist Melissa Tracy answers patients’ most frequently asked questions about statins.
Tag: Triglycerides
Higher Levels of Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Fluctuating Levels of Cholesterol and Triglycerides Linked to Increased Risk of Dementia
Older people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias compared to people who have steady levels, according to new research published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. While the study found a link, it does not prove that fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides cause dementia.
COVID-19 Fattens Up Our Body’s Cells to Fuel Its Viral Takeover
The virus that causes COVID-19 takes over the body’s fat-processing system and boosts cellular triglycerides as it causes disease.
Women: Lower-fat Diet Key to Liver Health Following Weight-loss Surgery
Research suggests that women who have weight loss surgery need to reduce the amount of fat they eat after surgery to reap the full benefit of the procedure and protect their liver function. The study is published ahead of print in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Sugary drinks a sour choice for adults trying to maintain normal cholesterol levels
Adults who drank sugary beverages daily had an increased risk of developing abnormal blood cholesterol and triglycerides compared to those who did not, according to new findings from a prospective study by researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University.