Healthy articles

Hemorrhoids are an unpleasant condition caused by swelling and inflammation of the veins located in the anus and rectum area. When an enlarged vein becomes irritated, inflamed and clogged, a hemorrhoid is formed.

Regardless of your age and gender, cholesterol is one of those things that you should look after your entire life

People who have a high triglyceride count, but don’t have abnormal LDL levels in their body, would very much benefit from a treatment with fibrate drugs.

Determining your cholesterol ratio is a good idea that helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for your particular case. What do you need to know?

Niacin is the medical term for vitamin B3, but also a class of supplements which is prescribed to people with high cholesterol levels.

PCSK9 inhibitors are a form of injectable proteins that are created inside the laboratory, and area meant to lower your LDL cholesterol levels.

Omega-3 fats should be a part of every person’s diet, because they are efficient in keeping triglycerides under control, while also providing other health-related benefits, such as lowering blood pressure.

Psyllium has the capacity of binding to fat and bile acids, causing them to be eliminated faster from the body. Can it lower your cholesterol?

While alternative treatments for any problem can be effective, it's important to consider your doctor's advice.

Depressed people are more likely to develop heart disease, while heart disease is associated with an increased risk of clinical depression. Just what is the link between these two disease?