Jan 13, 2023 | Cholesterol, Heart Health
Did you know that inflammation is associated with heart disease? Keep reading to learn how to fight inflammation to help prevent heart disease. While most people focus on blood pressure and cholesterol when it comes to heart disease, inflammation is also something you...
Dec 19, 2022 | Cholesterol, Diet
Eating excess saturated fat can raise your cholesterol. Learn about the connection between saturated fat and your cholesterol. There are two main types of cholesterol: HDL (the “good” kind) and LDL (the “bad” kind). HDL cholesterol helps remove excess cholesterol from...
Dec 13, 2022 | Cholesterol, High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Find out how to tell if you have high cholesterol. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 94 million adults in the U.S. have high cholesterol. “Cholesterol is...
Nov 11, 2022 | Cholesterol, Circulation, Legs
High cholesterol increases your risk of peripheral artery disease. The following are important signs of high cholesterol in your legs and feet. While cholesterol is necessary for certain functions, high cholesterol can lead to atherosclerosis, which narrows and...
Oct 19, 2022 | Cholesterol
Preventing heart disease starts with managing your health and your risk factors. The following are four cholesterol facts you need to know. High cholesterol is a heart disease risk factor that affects about 71 million Americans. While cholesterol gets a bad...
Sep 8, 2022 | Cholesterol
Having high cholesterol levels increases your risk for heart disease, but what does high cholesterol feel like? Keep reading to find out. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that the liver produces to help build cells. It is also present in meat, dairy, and other animal...
