09/04/2026
September is National Cholesterol Education Month!
High blood cholesterol typically has no signs or symptoms but can lead to heart attacks and strokes. That's why it's important to have your cholesterol checked by your health care team. All it takes is a simple blood test.
Several factors that are beyond your control, such as your age, s*x, or family history, can increase your risk for high blood cholesterol. The good news is that you CAN control many other risk factors through healthy lifestyle choices. Here's how. http://bit.ly/2wjRLUm