High cholesterol is not always a diet problem. Insulin resistance, low thyroid function, inflammation and inherited factors can raise levels in people who eat well, and most people notice no symptoms at all. This guide covers the causes, the tests a standard lipid panel can miss, and why levels can stay high despite treatment.
What do cholesterol numbers mean? HDL, LDL and ApoB explained through David’s story
David’s cholesterol looked reassuring on paper, so why wasn’t he convinced he was in the clear? Learn how standard panels can miss silent risk markers like elevated ApoB, fasting insulin and homocysteine, and what David’s advanced testing showed about his heart health.
Harden up! A woman’s guide to better bone health
Bone loss is often silent, with many women having no symptoms until a fracture happens. This guide breaks down why women face a steeper decline after menopause, the early clues to watch for, and the resistance training, nutrition and lifestyle habits that build stronger bones at every decade.
Rethinking cholesterol: Why particle size, inflammation, and oxidative stress also matter
Cholesterol isn’t the villain it’s made out to be. Learn how oxidative stress and inflammation, not cholesterol itself, are the real drivers behind cardiovascular risk. Discover practical strategies like better hydration, diverse nutrition, and stress management to optimise your health and rethink the cholesterol narrative.
