Most adults should have their cholesterol levels checked every four to six years, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But the agency says that many people have ...

How is cholesterol measured? A cholesterol test measures the following levels: Cholesterol levels chart for adults The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that people who are 20 or older ...

Cholesterol test results chart: What is considered high? Ideal cholesterol levels vary by weight, age, and gender. But what do all the numbers mean? In addition to looking at total cholesterol ...

People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl had a 26% lower risk of dementia and 28% ...

Body weight also affects cholesterol levels. “Obese or overweight individuals are at a higher risk of producing LDL cholesterol, increasing their risk of heart attacks,” notes Grant.

If your cholesterol level is too high, cholesterol can build up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this buildup -- called plaque -- causes arteries to harden and can restrict blood flow ...

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer's disease-related dementia, shows a study ...