Cholesterol Health: Symptoms, Eye Effects & Lipid Ratios

High cholesterol often manifests as physical symptoms like fat deposits under the eyes or eyelid bumps. Manage LDL levels with niacin and targeted diet changes.

What Is a Healthy Hemoglobin Level?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Janelle Commins

Red blood cells carry oxygen to all cells in your body. Hemoglobin -- a protein found in red blood cells -- binds to oxygen molecules and delivers oxygen to tissues and cells via your circulatory system. When hemoglobin levels fall below normal levels, your body won't function optimally.

Janelle Commins started writing professionally in 2007. She has written for the "UCLA Total Wellness" magazine on nutrition and fitness topics that are of interest to young adults. Her work has also appeared in various online publications. She holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition science from University of California, Davis, and a Master of Science in public health from University of California, Los Angeles.