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How to Read a Cholesterol Level Chart


Cholesterol is one of the many screenings that doctors do today to assess a patient’s health risk. High cholesterol can be an indication that a patient may be more likely to develop cardiovascular disease or have a heart attack later in life. Cholesterol screenings provide a wealth of information to doctors regarding the condition of [...]

What is Cholesterol?


Today’s health gurus spend plenty of time talking about cholesterol. You might be surprised to find out that this substance is actually necessary for the body. It is used to build cell walls that help the body produce necessary substances like hormones and bile. However, the body doesn’t need much cholesterol to function properly. When [...]


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