Cholesterol

Resources in this category:

American Heart Association's Cholesterol Guide
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516

An explanation of cholesterol by the American Heart Association. Includes the various types of cholesterol (HDL, LDL, triglycerides) and information on cholesterol and diet, exercise, alcohol and drugs, risk factors, and much more.

Facts About Blood Cholesterol
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/wyntk.htm

Explains what cholesterol is and why it is important. Describes the types of cholesterol and has lengthy dietary recommendations for reducing cholesterol levels.

Facts on Coronary Heart Disease
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/

The National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute provides a set of information intended to educate those trying to prevent heart disease , as well as those with heart disease. The site explains the different types of cholesterol, ways to lower cholesterol, and provides a resource library for further exploration.

Fats and Cholesterol - The Good, The Bad, and The Healthy Diet
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html

Hosted by the Harvard School of Public Health this website includes facts about cholesterol and the connection it has to heart disease. Uniquely, the site analyzes specific types of fat in common oils and fats. Also, there is information about the relationship between dietary fats and different types of cancers.

HealthScout Network's Patient Guides: Cholesterol, Parts I & II
http://www.heartinfo.org/ms/nav/guides/main.html

Website full of medical information of all kinds specifically related to health & nutrition of the heart. The site hosts a two-part guide that addresses the topic of cholesterol. The first part of this two-part Patient Guide, helps you learn the good and the bad about cholesterol, and whether your levels are too high, or just right. The second part you learn how dietary changes and medication can help you take control of your cholesterol. User needs to scroll down to locate the guides.

Improving Your Cholesterol Profile: Heart Attack Prevention Series
http://www.medicinenet.com/cholesterol/focus.htm

This website offers a host of resources about cholesterol. It includes an overview of cholesterol, medication information, disease and conditions related to cholesterol, doctors’ responses, and various health fact links.