Tag: Cholesterol
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How I Lowered My Cholesterol in Four Weeks—Without Statins
My cholesterol journey begins At 37, I learned that high cholesterol wasn’t just a number on a screen—it was a signal that my heart health needed attention. The options felt daunting: statins are a common route, but I was determined to see if lifestyle changes could deliver meaningful results in a short time. This is…
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How I Dropped My Cholesterol in Four Weeks Without Statins
My Starting Point: High Cholesterol at 37 At 37, I faced high cholesterol. The numbers weren’t giving me a sense of security, and I was wary of starting statins without exploring all options. I wanted to understand what I could change in my daily routine—without relying on medications—to move my cholesterol in a healthier direction.…
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How I lowered my cholesterol in four weeks without statins
My high cholesterol story At 37, I faced a reality many people don’t talk about openly: my cholesterol was higher than it should be. The goal wasn’t just to feel better in the short term but to reduce long‑term heart disease risk. After discussing my results with a medical professional, I decided to pursue a…
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World-first LAF assay reveals hidden interactions in blood
World-first LAF assay: a new lens on blood chemistry A team at the University of Queensland’s Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) has unveiled a world-first assay that rapidly measures interactions between nanoscale particles in the bloodstream. The lipoprotein association fluorometry (LAF) technique can deliver results in about one hour, a dramatic improvement over…
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World-first LAF assay reveals hidden blood particle interactions
Breakthrough in Blood Biology: The LAF Assay A team at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) has unveiled a world-first assay that can measure interactions between tiny particles in the bloodstream in just one hour. Lipoprotein association fluorometry, or LAF, was developed by PhD student Raluca Ghebosu under the supervision of AIBN’s Joy…
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World-first LAF Assay Reveals Hidden Blood Interactions in Cancer
World-first LAF assay accelerates cancer research A groundbreaking technique developed at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is redefining how scientists study the bloodstream’s tiniest particles. Lipoprotein Association Fluorometry (LAF) is a world-first assay that can rapidly measure interactions between extracellular vesicles (EVs) and lipoproteins—crucial steps in understanding how cancers develop, spread, and…
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Beat the block: Singaporeans urged to rethink cholesterol management
Beat the block launches to reshape cholesterol management in Singapore Singapore is seeing a new push to rethink cholesterol management. The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have rolled out the Beat the block campaign, a science-based education initiative designed to help people understand their heart health, monitor cholesterol levels, and take targeted action…
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Beat the block: Singapore tackles cholesterol management
Campaign aims and tools The Singapore Heart Foundation (SHF) and Novartis Singapore have launched Beat the block, a campaign to educate the public about cholesterol and heart health. The program provides science-based information and practical tools, including a cardiovascular risk calculator based on the SG-FRS-2023 to help people monitor their LDL-C levels and tailor LDL-C…
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Healthy Habits That Strengthen the Heart: A Practical Guide to Prevention
Why heart health matters The heart is a resilient organ, but its wellbeing hinges on everyday choices. Building heart-healthy routines doesn’t require drastic changes; it starts with simple, consistent actions that support blood pressure, cholesterol, and overall fitness. By combining nourishing habits, regular movement, and regular medical checks, you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular…
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World Heart Day Actionable Tips for a Healthier Heart
World Heart Day 2025: Why heart health matters Cardiovascular disease remains the leading global killer, responsible for about one in five deaths worldwide. It claims more lives than cancer and chronic respiratory diseases combined. On World Heart Day, health organizations emphasize that roughly 54,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases every day, which translates to about…