What is the difference between good and bad cholesterol?
If you aren’t aware, there is cholesterol in your blood. The two types of lipoproteins that carry cholesterol to and from cells are called low-density lipoproteins (“bad” cholesterol) and high-density lipoproteins (“good” cholesterol). According to the American Heart Association, “bad” cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. There are ways to take precautionary measures to ensure your cholesterol levels are healthy.
Take our quiz to find out what the Heart Research Institute recommends for lowering your “bad” cholesterol levels.
For more information about cholesterol, read the stories below:
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Cholesterol: The good, the bad and the great newsCholesterol is a silent disease and common enough that Stephen Knox, M.D., board-certified family medicine, Genesis Primary Care, addresses the problem with patients every day.
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How to naturally lower your cholesterolMaybe you just came from the doctor’s office and learned your cholesterol is too high. Maybe you want to avoid hearing those words from your doctor. Either way, take our quiz to learn more about cholesterol and tips to lower it naturally.
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You can eat your way to better cholesterol“The good news is, high cholesterol can be lowered, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke,” said Selomie Kebede, M.D., fellowship-trained cardiologist, Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute.
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