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High Blood Pressure in Children

Bad eating habits in childhood can cause early obesity and high cholesterol. More than one-fifth of youth in the United States aged 12-19 years have an abnormal cholesterol level. When Children are above the normal weight range they should have their cholesterol...

Atherosclerosis, Stroke & Heart Disease

Lifestyle choices and eating habits can cause various chronic and acute health conditions. Low activity with foods high in fat and sugar are the main culprits of heart disease and diabetes. What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is the hardening of the arterial...

How to Keep Your Family’s Hearts Healthy

We will do just anything to keep our loved ones safe and sound. This heart month, we want to share tips on how to keep you and your family’s hearts healthy. 1. Avoid or quit smoking. Yes, you read that right. If you want to be healthy, stop smoking. This is the...

What is Cholesterol and What Does it Do to Your Body?

Cholesterol plays a vital role in the body. It is our body’s waxy repair substance and it is found in all cells. It is responsible for repairing damaged tissue in the body and is produced in the liver, released into your bloodstream, and directed to the areas of...

Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is it Good or Bad?

The Truth About Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) LDL is a carrier protein and is responsible for carrying a fundamentally important chemical to every cell in the body. This chemical is a critical component of cell membranes, serves as a brain antioxidant, and is the raw...