Health and medical - Cholesterol

Expert advice and tips for lowering cholesterol and improving heart health.

The surprising health benefits of coffee

The surprising health benefits of coffee

We look at the surprising health benefits of coffee, so...

The health benefits of pulses. Plus, 10 ways to use them

The health benefits of pulses. Plus, 10 ways...

Whether you have dried or canned beans hiding in your...

Important health checks you need when turning 40

Important health checks you need when turning 40

If you're 40 or just about to turn 'the big...

4 foods people avoid that are actually good for you

4 foods people avoid that are actually good...

Fad diets come and go and often demonise specific foods...

The best way of eating in 2020

The best way of eating in 2020

Keto, vegan, fasting … are these trending diets really nutritious, or just...

Red wine better than white for gut health

Red wine better than white for gut health

Healthwise, there is no risk-free amount of alcohol to consume,...

5 ways to cope with a health condition diagnosis

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5 ways to cope with a health condition...

Discovering you have a life-altering medical condition can put you...

How to lower high blood pressure

How to lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease,...

Takeaway shockers

Takeaway shockers

Everyone buys food on the run, sometimes. With a little...

What your health numbers mean

What your health numbers mean

Getting your medical test results can be overwhelming if you...

Kiwi obesity stubbornly high

Kiwi obesity stubbornly high

Adult obesity rates have increased from 27 per cent of...

Butter vs spread

Butter vs spread

Is butter better? Is it time to ditch the spreads?...

Smart swaps: Saturated fat

Smart swaps: Saturated fat

Saturated fats are mainly found in animal products, but can...

Less sat fat for kids, healthier adult hearts

Less sat fat for kids, healthier adult hearts

A lower saturated fat diet for children potentially reduces the...

Five easy swaps to lower your cholesterol

Five easy swaps to lower your cholesterol

Cholesterol too high? GP not happy? Here are some simple...

Ask the experts: How do I manage my cholesterol?

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Ask the experts: How do I manage my...

Health professionals talk about managing cholesterol levels to reduce the...

Creamed rice, chocolate, cooking with quinoa

Creamed rice, chocolate, cooking with quinoa

Join Healthy Food Guide editor Niki Bezzant and nutritionist Claire...

Ask the experts: Chocolate to reduce cholesterol

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Ask the experts: Chocolate to reduce cholesterol

Q: "News reports recently quoted research from the American Heart...