Mar 30, 2016 | Blog, Cholesterol Management, Heart Health
Bad cholesterol is a sneaky risk factor (sometimes invisible to the naked eye) that everyone should be aware of. It doesn’t discriminate and can be found in people of all shapes and sizes, ages, races and genders. Like many health topics, understanding cholesterol is...
Mar 3, 2015 | Blog, Cholesterol Management, Exercise
We all know that engaging in physical activity is good for our health and waistlines, but do you know what is the best type of exercise for high cholesterol? Researchers now can identify exactly what types of physical activity benefit those with chronic conditions...
Feb 25, 2015 | Blog, Cholesterol Management, Healthy Eating
Managing high cholesterol can be challenging. Whether your problem is related to genetics or poor dietary habits, you can make a huge difference by embracing a healthier lifestyle. Frequent exercise, reducing your intake of salt and saturated fats and getting screened...
Oct 9, 2014 | Blog, Child Nutrition, Cholesterol Management
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 71 million Americans (nearly 34%) have high cholesterol, called hypercholesterolemia. Even the average adult American has a cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL. This is just at the borderline for being considered...