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What is cholesterol and why is high cholesterol bad for you? Find out how high cholesterol can affect your heart and what you can do to lower it.

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There’s good evidence that following a heart-healthy diet can improve your blood cholesterol and heart health. Find out which foods are best at helping to lower your cholesterol.

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This 7-day meal plan to help lower cholesterol contains meal ideas and inspiration for breakfast, lunch and dinner that can be tailored to your needs. Eating a heart-healthy diet can help to reduce and manage cholesterol levels in the blood and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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Much of the confusion around eggs has stemmed from the fact that egg yolks contain cholesterol. While some cholesterol in our body is essential, the type and amount of cholesterol in our blood correlates with heart disease risk.

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Despite sensationalist news headlines and one-off pieces of research, the bulk of the evidence still proves that diets lower in saturated fat reduce our risk of heart disease.

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There are a lot of claims being made about coconut oil. In relation to heart health, the claims are not convincing, and there is little evidence to support coconut oil being called a ‘superfood’.

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There are many ways we can eat to support our heart health and all of them are simple variations on a common dietary theme. Here’s what we recommend.

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More than 55 New Zealand women die from heart disease every week, making it our single biggest killer. We look at women’s risks of heart disease and what things can impact on heart disease.

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Coronary artery disease, also called ischaemic heart disease, happens when the major blood vessels in the heart get narrow and stiff. It can cause heart attacks and angina. Read about its symptoms, causes and its treatment.

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A heart check is a way to find out your risk of a heart attack or stroke. We explain what happens at a heart check and how you can lower your risk.

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Heart disease kills more than 3,600 men in New Zealand each year. Heart disease disproportionately affects more Māori and Pacific men, with the mortality rate among Māori being more than twice that of non-Māori.

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Low-carb diets have risen in popularity, but there are plenty of ways to eat for a healthy heart. Our review of the latest evidence shows that it’s the quality of carbohydrate that is most important.

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