About Cholesterol: September Is National Cholesterol Education Month

If you can't see this email, click here

Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol Heart disease has emerged as the #1 killer of people living in the United States - and is quickly catching on in other parts of the world, too. There are many conditions that can cause heart disease. However, one emerging - and preventable risk factor -- is high cholesterol. September 1st kicks off National Cholesterol Education Month, which is designed to raise awareness of high cholesterol, its relationship to heart disease, and what can be done to lower it. What Is High Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a naturally-occurring substance in the body. In fact, you need cholesterol to perform a variety of important functions in the body. But when cholesterol levels become too high, it can potentially cause health problems. What Are the Symptoms of High Cholesterol? A vague pain here, a fever -- most of the time you get sick, there are certain symptoms that let you know that something is wrong. However, with certain conditions causing heart disease -- including high cholesterol -- those symptoms may not be necessarily there. Getting Your Cholesterol Checked Getting your cholesterol checked is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself against heart disease. Find out how often you need to get tested, and what to expect when getting tested. (Hint: it's a lot easier than you think.) Common Myths Surrounding High Cholesterol There are a lot of rumors surrounding high cholesterol. Find out which rumors are true, and which ones are just misleading gossip. Cholesterol Ads Lower Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Good Cholesterol Cholesterol Foods Featured Articles What Is Cholesterol Good For? What Could Cause Your Cholesterol to Be High? I Have High Cholesterol...So What? When Should I Start Worrying About High Cholesterol? Buddying Up to Fight High Cholesterol Why You Should Worry About High Cholesterol   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement