The Thyroid Blog

Exercise, Diet, Supplements Play Role in Lowering Cholesterol without Drugs

When it’s time to rein in cholesterol, the go-to prescription is usually statins. These medications can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol -- the bad cholesterol -- from 25 percent to 50 percent, but statins aren't for everyone. The Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource outlines other ways to lower cholesterol.

Healthy Women with High Cholesterol at Increased Risk of Stroke

Healthy women with no history of heart disease or stroke significantly increase their chances of having a stroke if they have high cholesterol, according to