Get Smart About Cholesterol
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Heart disease is the number one cause of death for both men and women.
February is Heart Month, a good time to review the many risk factors for heart attack and …
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Concerned About Cholesterol? Learn How Advanced Screening Can Determine Whether You Need Treatment
If heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type of heart or vascular problem in the past, you might want to look into more detailed cholesterol testing to better determine which treatments might be best for …
Understanding Cholesterol and Blood Lipid Profiles
A lipid is a fat-like substance in the body that is greasy or oily. There are two types of lipids: cholesterol and triglycerides. They are measured by a simple blood test called a fasting lipid profile.
Cholesterol and triglycerides travel …
When Knowing Your Cholesterol Isn’t Enough: Hidden Risks for Heart Disease Occur in Certain People
You are trim, fit and active. You eat right, don’t smoke and rarely “stress out.” You are told your blood pressure and your cholesterol are normal.
Still, if heart disease runs in your family, or if you’ve had any type …