February is American Heart Month

Did you know that heart disease accounts for more deaths in the United States than any other health condition? In light of American Heart Month, everyone should be aware of their risks for heart disease, as well as ways to prevent it. High cholesterol is one of the most modifiable risk factors for heart disease. By addressing your cholesterol, you are one step closer towards lowering your risk for having a heart attack or stroke down the road.

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 February is American Heart Month Did you know that heart disease accounts for more deaths in the United States than any other health condition? In light of American Heart Month, everyone should be aware of their risks for heart disease, as well as ways to prevent it. High cholesterol is one of the most modifiable risk factors for heart disease. By addressing your cholesterol, you are one step closer towards lowering your risk for having a heart attack or stroke down the road. Jennifer Moll, PharmD Cholesterol Expert High Cholesterol: Are You at Risk? High cholesterol doesn't have any symptoms, so many people are quite surprised when they are diagnosed with it. However, there are risk factors associated with high cholesterol and heart disease.. READ NOW Changing Your Lifestyle to Control Your Lipids  If you are wondering how to lower cholesterol, there is a cheap, but very important, method you can try - lifestyle changes. Not only does making a few healthier changes in your life help lower your cholesterol - it could also help lower your risk for developing heart disease in the future. READ NOW Smoking Effects and Your Cholesterol Smoking has been tied to numerous health conditions, such as cancer and lung disease. However, smoking can also be very damaging to your heart - and your cholesterol levels.  READ NOW Six Ways to Prevent High Cholesterol There are many things you can do to lower your risk of having high cholesterol.  READ NOW Featured Articles • The 7 Diet Rules to Break if You're Serious About Losing Weight • 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Nutrition • How to Wash Your Hands - Seriously. You Are Doing It Wrong. • The Quick Weight Loss Methods That Work • How Lyrica Changes the Fibromyalgia Brain • 7 Great Hamstring Stretches for the Noobie and Experienced Alike • Your Frequently Asked Questions About Thyroid Drugs • 10 Poses of Warming Winter Yoga 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.