Cholesterol: The Good, Bad and Ugly (Video)
The waxy, fatty substance known as cholesterol is actually a good thing—in moderation. It’s a building block for cells and an important producer of hormones. But in excess, cholesterol can build up in...
View ArticleCholesterol: What’s Your ‘Type?’ (Video)
You’ve heard about the good guys (HDL) and bad guys (LDL) in the cholesterol family. HDL protects and even works to decrease risk of heart attack. LDL in excess blocks arteries and leads to clogged...
View ArticleWhat is LDL Cholesterol? (Video)
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the main target for assessing heart disease risk. High LDL is a problem. For every 10 percent increase in LDL cholesterol there’s a 10 percent higher risk...
View ArticleWhat is HDL Cholesterol? (Video)
It’s the “good fat.” High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol can actually protect you against heart disease. And you can boost your levels by adopting a healthy lifestyle: eat right, exercise...
View ArticleWhat is a Lipid Profile? (Video)
You’ve been ordered to get a cholesterol panel. Now what? Medical director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Stress Testing at Cleveland Clinic, Michael Rocco, MD, shows us the components of a lipid...
View ArticleKnow Your Cholesterol Numbers (Video)
You got your cholesterol test results back—but still don’t understand what the numbers mean. Find out what’s good, average and “needs improvement” through medications in this whiteboard session lead by...
View ArticleKnow When to Treat Your High Cholesterol (Video)
Now that you know your cholesterol numbers, you’re probably wondering if levels are high enough to treat. At what point will you be prescribed cholesterol-lowering statins? And, what numbers should you...
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