Cholesterol 101

Cholesterol 101

What's Your Equation?

Learn what your numbers mean and how to decrease your risk of heart disease. Full Article »

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Trans Fats Are a Double Threat to Your Health

Trans fatty acids raise bad cholesterol levels (LDL) while simultaneously lowering good cholesterol (HDL), increasing your risk for heart disease. More »

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How's Your Cholesterol?

Knowing that you have high cholesterol is the first step to getting it under control.

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