September 15, 2003

Cholesterol

Half of all men and one-third of women will develop heart disease sometime during their lives. One way that you can reduce your risk of having a heart attack is to control your blood cholesterol level. During September, which is National Cholesterol Education Month, take the time to inform yourself about this important topic.

National Cholesterol Education Program
Guidelines from the National Institutes of Health that discuss risk assessment, cholesterol lowering therapies, and simple steps that anyone can take to manage their cholesterol level.
http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/cholmonth/index.htm

American Heart Association
Explains the function of cholesterol in the body and its role in heart disease. Discusses differences between LDL (bad) cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol, along with the importance of physical activity and a proper diet.
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4488

ALLHAT: Information for the Public
Reports the findings from a major U.S. Government clinical study of drug treatments for hypertension and high cholesterol.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/allhat/facts.htm

How You Can Lower Your Cholesterol Level
This interactive site can assist you in making heart-healthy, therapeutic lifestyle changes tailored to your personal preferences.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/Tipsheets/vfitness.htm

The National Women's Health Information Center
Answers common questions about cholesterol and its management.
http://www.4woman.gov/faq/easyread/cholesterol-etr.htm

Harvard School of Public Health
A thorough and informative presentation entitled "Fats & Cholesterol-the good, the bad, and the healthy diet."
http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/fats.html

Cholesterol and Your Child
A discussion of cholesterol as a factor in children's health.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/heart/cholesterol_p4.html

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