September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a good time to check your blood cholesterol and take steps to lower it if it is high. High blood cholesterol is a serious condition that increases your risk for heart disease. The following links to various articles, Web sites and other resources will give you information and tips on ways you can protect your heart by managing high cholesterol.
What Is High Cholesterol?
Cholesterol is a lipid, a type of fat found in the body. Having high "bad" cholesterol means you have too much low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in your blood. People with high cholesterol are at risk of getting heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke . Read More
Risk Factors for Heart Disease
A risk factor is a condition or habit that raises your chance of developing a disease. There are many risk factors that raise the risk of heart disease. Some can be managed and some can't. Read More
How to Cook For Someone with High Cholesterol
Experts believe that half of all people in the U.S. have cholesterol levels that are too high. The good news is that a "heart-smart" diet can help. It can go a long way toward reducing your cholesterol numbers, or the numbers of someone in your care. Read More
Exercise and Heart Health
Your heart needs you to get active—especially if you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Exercise can help you reach (or stay at) your appropriate weight. It can also strengthen your body to help you fight off illness and may keep you in a healthier, more optimistic state of mind. Read More
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