MORE BLOG POSTS — Cholesterol

It happens all the time. My patient sees her lipid profile results, and her biggest concern is her total cholesterol. In fact, many women don't even know their LDL, HDL, or triglyceride levels. What they know is that their total cholesterol is 220, 240, or 260, and they've been told that's the biggest red flag. But the truth is, that's not necessarily the case. For decades, total cholesterol has been treated as the headline number. It's often the first number highlighted on lab reports and the one most likely to trigger concern. Unfortunately, it's also one of the most misunderstood...