#cholesterol

#cholesterol

You've probably heard that taking 10,000 steps a day is key for lasting cardiovascular health. But that number doesn't actually originate from scientific research. In fact, experts say it comes from a 1960s Japanese pedometer ad. Reaching that goal can still be beneficial. But new evidence suggests that continuous walks may be just as effective, if not more so-even for people with lower total step counts.

A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug appears safe and effective for cutting cholesterol, possibly for life, according to a small early study released Saturday. The study, which involved 15 volunteers, found one infusion of a drug that uses the CRISPR gene-editing technique could safely reduce cholesterol, as well as levels of harmful triglycerides, by about half.

While I once thought I was superior for starving, I soon felt superior for never saying no to ice-cream and never ordering salad without a side of chips.