In honor heart month, let's review the basics and make sure you have a solid foundation in place to support a healthy heart.
Here are three top steps you can take now to lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.
1. Know and understand your cholesterol lab results.
A simple blood test will check your cholesterol levels. This test is also known as a lipid profile. You will learn your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels....
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