No matter what time of year it is, it’s always important to understand the role cholesterol plays in a person’s heart health. This month’s focus is on cholesterol education and promoting an awareness that high cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke. The Healthwise Knowledgebase is full of resources to help people learn why it’s important to know their cholesterol levels, what their numbers mean, and what they can do to improve their heart disease risk. This June, help your patients learn about this important health condition by linking to this information on your site.
Did you know that certain foods will raise your cholesterol levels and that other foods might help you lower them? This handy chart showing cholesterol-lowering foods can help you find out what changes in your diet may lower your cholesterol. Afraid you’ll never be able to eat red meat again or enjoy dairy products? This chart also lists healthy cuts of meat (yes, even red meat) and low-fat dairy products along with, grains, fruits and vegetables, and fats and oils that can help reduce your cholesterol numbers. [Create a hyperlink to the High Cholesterol: Healthy Food Choices Topic Overview on your website. DOCHWID=zp3105abc]…
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