Just released: New overweight/obesity guidelines
VA’s MOVE! team helped update the VA-DoD Clinical Practice Guidelines. Veterans can be confident that VA …
Tag: Cholesterol
Veteran Caregiver: My HealtheVet makes things easy
My HealtheVet really works for this Veteran’s caregiver: “We refill prescriptions, access the portals to …
Which is good cholesterol? LDL or HDL?
Cholesterol: Material that provides structure for your body's cells. Too much can cause plaque to build up …
Clearing the cholesterol confusion
Your VA dietitian can help you with lifestyle changes to lower your cholesterol and your risk for heart …
Sharing decisions helps Veterans manage Diabetes
For the millions of Veterans with diabetes, VA and DoD are implementing new guidelines calling for the …
VA study on cholesterol genetics could lead to new treatments for heart disease, diabetes
VA researchers recently identified three genetic mutations that govern cholesterol levels, which could lead …
Veterans: Ready for your cholesterol quiz?
Too much cholesterol can cause a sticky substance (plaque) to build up in your blood vessels. This plaque …