September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in your blood. HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is essential for good health, but too much of the bad kind of cholesterol (LDL, low-density lipoprotein) can put you at a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. The most common risk factors for high cholesterol […]
BaySport Celebrates Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month, a great time to check your cholesterol levels. BaySport is celebrating with the National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NIH) to provide you with important information about cholesterol and what you can do to keep it low. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like […]
Heart Health: The Relationship Between you and your Doctor
As we kick off American Heart Month, each week we will focus on heart-healthy living. This first look is the relationship between you and your doctor. The first step towards heart health is understanding your risk of heart disease. Your risk depends on many factors, some of which are changeable, and others are not. Risk […]