September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month

How often do you think about your cholesterol levels? For many the answer is "not very often." With September being National Cholesterol Awareness month, it is a good time to turn your attention to your cholesterol levels.

But, what is cholesterol exactly? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. The problem with cholesterol is that if you have too much in your blood, it can build up on the walls of your arteries leading to serious health risks. The alarming part is that no matter what your age group you are at risk for developing high cholesterol levels.

High cholesterol does not have symptoms. As a result, many people do not know that their cholesterol is too high. With this in mind it is important that you have your cholesterol levels checked regularly (depending on your age and risk factors your doctor can discuss the frequency of check ups). A simple blood test called a lipoprotein profile can measure your total cholesterol levels, including LDL (low-density lipoprotein or "bad" cholesterol), HDL (high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol), and triglycerides.

Aside from regular checkups, there are other lifestyle changes you can commit to in order to support healthy cholesterol levels. These include eating a healthy diet, exercising, reducing excess weight, and not smoking. Lifestyle change is the most important factor in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

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• Support healthy cholesterol levels
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• Support a healthy cardiovascular system