What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Triglycerides

 This week: Cholesterol and triglycerides are bad, right? Actually both are extremely critical to life itself, which is why we have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to make sure we have enough. Still, too much of the wrong kinds of lipids at the wrong times can be bad news. Read what you need to know.

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 What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Triglycerides  This week: Cholesterol and triglycerides are bad, right? Actually both are extremely critical to life itself, which is why we have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to make sure we have enough. Still, too much of the wrong kinds of lipids at the wrong times can be bad news. Read what you need to know. Richard N. Fogoros, MD Heart Disease Expert What You Should Know About Cholesterol and Triglycerides Cholesterol and triglycerides are both necessary for life itself. But when the blood levels are too high, your cardiac risk is significantly increased. READ NOW Do you really need a stent? Here are three questions to ask your doctor if you are told you need a stent. READ NOW Tilt Table Testing for Syncope Tilt table testing is a test that can be used to assess a person's propensity to develop vasovagal syncope. READ NOW The 6 Antiarrhythmic Drugs Used for Atrial Fibrillation Antiarrhythmic drugs can be difficult and dangerous to use in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. READ NOW Secret Cardiology on Facebook  Here is a Facebook page featuring issues related to your heart, that your cardiologist would rather not talk about.  READ NOW Featured Articles • What Does Your Diet Say About You? • Self Test: How Resilient Are You? • Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis • Understanding Insomnia • What Are Biosimilars? • Bucket List Marathons • Quiz: Are You At Risk For Burnout? • Can a DAN Autism Doctor Help? Advertisement About Heart Disease  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Heart Disease 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.