Understanding Heart Disease - Cholesterol (part 2 of 4)

Cholesterol, heart disease and stroke - 

If you missed last weeks post - Understanding Heart Disease - Cholesterol (part 1 of 4),  you can find it HERE

• High cholesterol can lead to a buildup of plaque in the artery walls which causes narrowing of your arteries. This narrowing is a condition called atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow to all vital organs.
• High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
• By lowering your cholesterol, you can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. 

Next week - Nine ways to get your cholesterol in check  (#'s 1 - 4)

All information contained in this post was taken from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick website. Please visit their site for more information.

Monica

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The material provided on this site is designed for information and educational purposes only. The materials are not intended to be a self diagnostic and/or self treatment tool. I encourage you to use this information as a tool for discussing your condition with your health practitioner.