You have probably never or infrequently heard of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), but it is a condition that strikes without warning and without obvious symptoms and can have very serious health consequences. The condition affects about 100 million Americans, and causes a lot of fat to be stored in the livers of people who…
With so much information out there about cholesterol, it can get confusing trying to figure out what’s what — and how to actually get a handle on yours. One thing is clear, though: High levels of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL (sometimes known as “bad” cholesterol), can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and other health…
Learning you have a health condition can be upsetting and frightening, especially if it’s something permanent like coronary artery disease. It’s estimated that 20.1 million Americans over the age of 20 have coronary artery disease. In other words, if you’re diagnosed, you’re not alone — and chances are good you’ll know someone else with this condition. …