Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is produced in the liver. It also comes from certain foods we eat, such as meat and dairy. Cholesterol is important for building healthy cells in the body, but too much of it can lead to health problems such as cardiovascular disease. There are a variety of Read More
Treatment for High Cholesterol
High Cholesterol Treatment: What You Need to Know
High cholesterol refers to when there is too much of a fatty substance (cholesterol) in the blood. Although cholesterol is needed to build healthy cells, high levels of the substance can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Often, the condition can be treated successfully with Read More
What Is High Cholesterol? Tips to Lower It
High serum cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is a prevalent health concern among American adults and their primary care physicians. If your blood work shows you have high levels of these sticky, fatty substances, you can lower them. Your primary care physician has several tips to help with this Read More
National Nutrition Month: Importance of Diagnosing and Treating High Cholesterol
March is National Nutrition Month, and a key component of good nutrition in your body is having healthy cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a fatty, waxy substance that can be analyzed via a small blood sample. There is “good” cholesterol (HDL, or high-density lipoprotein) and “bad” cholesterol Read More
