Cholesterol

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is a waxy substance. It’s not inherently “bad.” In fact, your body needs it to build cells. But too much cholesterol can pose a problem.

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About Cholesterol

What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean

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Cholesterol Illustration Library

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What is Cholesterol?

Prevention

How to Get Your Cholesterol Tested

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Cooking to Lower Cholesterol

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Move More, Sit Less

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Management

My Cholesterol Guide

My Cholesterol Guide

How to Manage High Cholesterol

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Nearly 3 out of 4 cardiac arrests that don't happen in hospitals, happen in homes. You can help change this statistic. Join American Heart Association's challenge to the be the one in your household to learn CPR. Be the beat for someone you love.

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