September is National Cholesterol Education Month

Heart disease has emerged as the #1 killer of people living in the United States - and it is quickly catching on in other parts of the world, too. One emerging - and preventable - risk factor for heart disease is high cholesterol. September 1st kicked 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.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us September is National Cholesterol Education Month Heart disease has emerged as the #1 killer of people living in the United States - and it is quickly catching on in other parts of the world, too. One emerging - and preventable - risk factor for heart disease is high cholesterol. September 1st kicked 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. Jennifer Moll, PharmD Cholesterol Expert 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. READ NOW 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.) READ NOW What Are the Symptoms of Having 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 necessarily be there. READ NOW 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. READ NOW Featured Articles • The Udder Truth about Cow’s Milk Alternatives for Milk Allergy • Try This Low-Carb Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling • How Strong is Your Upper Body? Take the Pushup Fitness Test and Find Out • Eat Quercetin Rich Foods for Muscle Recovery • The 20-Minute Weight Training Workout For Seniors • Reduce ED Risks with Exercise • Here's What Happens in a Clinical Thyroid Evaluation • Ancient Secrets for Creating a Happy Life Advertisement About Cholesterol  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.