Doctors Say Start Screening Cholesterol Earlier. Here’s What Changed

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Doctors Say Start Screening Cholesterol Earlier. Here’s What Changed

U.S. cardiology groups have released updated cholesterol guidelines for the first time since 2018, urging earlier screening and more aggressive LDL reduction. The recommendations, published in leading medical journals and presented March 28 in New Orleans, aim to curb cardiovascular disease by identifying risk sooner and tailoring treatment. Doctors say the changes could shift prevention […]

Could insufficient sleep be adding centimeters to your waistline?

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Could insufficient sleep be adding centimeters to your waistline?

Adults in the UK who have poor sleep patterns are more likely to be overweight and obese and have poorer metabolic health, according to a new study. The findings showed that people who were sleeping an average of six hours a night had a waist measurement that was 3 cm greater than individuals who were […]