Cholesterol and Your Arteries
Did you know that your 
play an important role in your overall health? They help deliver nutrients to all the cells in your body. That’s why it’s important to
learn about managing cholesterol, , and what you can do to slow the buildup of plaque in your arteries.
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Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also called a lipid, that's produced
by the liver. It's also found in foods high in saturated fat, like fatty
meats, egg yolks, shellfish, and whole-milk dairy products... Read more »
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Atherosclerosis, or “athero” as we call it, is the progressive buildup
of plaque in the arteries over time. High levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, and
other common health factors, such as a family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure,
diabetes, smoking, or being overweight can all play a role in the
formation of plaque buildup.
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We know it’s not easy, and that’s why we’re happy you’ve decided that
it’s time to start managing your cholesterol. We’ve put this section together to help you
do it. Take the time to look... Read more »
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Many Americans are managing their cholesterol and slowing the progression
of atherosclerosis through diet, exercise, and medications.
You can too. Here are some tools and resources that may help you work toward
reaching your goals... Read more »
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