Cholesterol Simplified

When you're sick, cooking a healthy meal may seem like a big challenge. Here are 6 tips for eating well when you're not so well yourself. more >>

Keeping the pace

Considering a pacemaker? Read up on the procedure to find out how it's done, how to prep, and any precautions or risks you need to know. more >>

Whole grains 101

Discover the amazing health benefits you can reap when you eat foods containing whole grains. more >>

Get out of that get-fit rut

There are more ways than you might think for you and your family to get enough physical activity to keep healthy. Here are a few ideas! More >>

Grapefruit juice and your medications

Can drinking grapefruit juice be dangerous? If you are taking certain medications, the answer is yes. More >>

Health Tip

You can be proactive and take steps to prevent osteoporosis. A few times a week, do yard work, walk, or go out dancing.

Post-menopausal women are at risk of developing brittle bones. You can be proactive and take steps to prevent osteoporosis. A few times a week, do yard work, walk, or go out dancing. Weight-bearing exercise helps strengthen your bones.

Complications from cholesterol

Are you at risk for a stroke?
While anyone can have a stroke, including young, healthy people, some of us are more at risk.
Congestive heart failure
High blood pressure causes the heart muscle to become stiff so it cannot accept all the blood returning from the body and lungs. This causes congestion.
Risk factors of heart disease
If your coronary arteries become clogged, blocked, inflamed, infected, or injured, the blood flow to your heart will be reduced, which can cause injury to your heart muscle.

Diagnosis and tests

Featured Association

AHA: Tools for managing cholesterol
Monitoring and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels is easy when you have the right tools.
AHA: Cholesterol Management Forum
Share cholesterol management information and stories, including experiences with medication, diet and exercise.
American Stroke Association
We envision a world where stroke is minimized and ultimately eliminated as a major health problem.

Support Groups

Visit our Cholesterol Support Group Database and get personal assistance for you or your loved ones. There are experienced health care professionals in your community that are well-prepared to provide care.

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