I mentioned in an earlier post about blood pressure being a silent killer. High cholesterol is another silent health risk that can be deadly. Do you have high cholesterol? According to a Center for Disease Control report more Americans are aware of their cholesterol levels, that’s great! Right?
Then why do nearly 1/6 United States Adults still have high total cholesterol?
Perhaps we need to take a closer look at cholesterol. You know the drill, Cholesterol 101. What is cholesterol? How can it be deadly? Today, let’s focus on LDL or the “bad” cholesterol and how if not managed properly can have health risks.
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. While your body needs cholesterol to continue building healthy cells, having high cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.