High Triglycerides: What Causes Them, Healthy Levels and How to Lower Them

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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Triglycerides over 150 mg/dL are high. Learn what raises them, how they affect your heart and pancreas, and the diet changes and medicines that bring them down.

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High Cholesterol Explained: LDL, HDL, Healthy Numbers and the New 2026 Targets

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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High cholesterol has no symptoms, so a blood test is the only way to know. Learn what LDL, HDL and non-HDL mean, the new 2026 LDL goals and how to lower them.

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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: How to Check Your Blood Pressure Accurately

Cherlie Joseph, MSN, FNP-BC

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How to check blood pressure at home the right way: choosing a validated cuff, correct sitting position, when to measure, how to log readings and when to call.

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How to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally: 8 Changes That Actually Work

Naurah Gaspard, DNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC

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Lower blood pressure naturally with steps the 2025 AHA/ACC guideline backs: DASH eating, less sodium, salt substitutes, exercise, weight loss, less alcohol.

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