Health Plan Partners Blog: cholesterol
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Monday, June 29, 2020 High Cholesterol Can Lead to Heart Attacks and Strokes Why does cholesterol matter? Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 More than 800,000 strokes happen each year in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 15, 2017 Test your cholesterol knowledge: Help protect your heart health (BPT) - More than 100 million U.S. adults have high cholesterol, a major risk factor for developing heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). READ MORE >>
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