Cholesterol

September may be a couple of weeks away, but it’s not too soon to give your employees a jumpstart on National Cholesterol Education month.

When it comes to pinpointing and addressing serious health issues, sooner is always better, after all, and cholesterol is something that deserves as much attention as possible.

Why? Because, according to … Continue Reading »

People don’t like to talk about cholesterol.

Maybe that’s because it usually means bad news. Although the waxy substance known as cholesterol serves a necessary function (helping the body build healthy cells), when the subject of cholesterol comes up, it’s usually centered around the negative aspects.

And those can be pretty serious. Too much cholesterol in the … Continue Reading »

Cholesterol is no one’s favorite word.

Sure, we all know there’s a good kind (HDL) as well as a bad kind (LDL), but usually when we hear about cholesterol it’s the negative aspects: clogged arteries, heart disease, and a bland diet that restricts many of our favorite foods.

We’re sorry to be the bearers of bad news, … Continue Reading »

Do your employees know their digits? They should.

Being aware of your cholesterol numbers is the first step in controlling your levels so you can avoid serious consequences down the line.

Despite the word’s negative connotations, cholesterol itself is not bad. In fact, it’s a necessary substance for the body. The trouble comes when your levels get … Continue Reading »

There is a common misconception about eating healthy: that good-for-you doesn’t taste good.

But flavor doesn’t have to come from fat and calories, sugar, oil, and butter. And when weight loss is on the menu, your best bet is to experiment with other savory sources.

Whether you’re kicking off a new healthy-eating plan or trying to put … Continue Reading »

In honor of Halloween, we bring you a topic that strikes fear in the hearts of burger-and-fries lovers everywhere: Cholesterol.

The word may sound scary, and the medical implications are, too.

Too much LDL (bad) cholesterol or too little HDL (good) cholesterol can lead to buildup of plaque in the arteries, or athersclerosis.

This condition can … Continue Reading »

September means fall, football, and, if you’re lucky, slightly cooler temperatures.

But it marks something else, too, and you might not be aware of it: September is National Cholesterol Education Month.

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute division of the National Institutes of Health recommends that you use that designation as a good excuse to get … Continue Reading »

Would you like a statin with that fast food burger?

It might be a good idea, according to a new study.

Taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug along with your fast food lunch could help offset the potential cardiovascular damage from your fat-packed meal, say Imperial College London researchers.

Statins have been shown to effectively reduce LDL cholesterol (the … Continue Reading »

How much time does the average person spend thinking about their arteries?

Cholesterol and its far-reaching effects on heart health are easy to overlook, even when setting out to improve overall health.

People seeking to make healthy lifestyle changes tend to focus on the results they can see or feel: a slimmer waistline, increased energy levels, … Continue Reading »

Would your employees know if they had high cholesterol?
High levels of cholesterol in the blood—hypercholesterolemia—is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, and a major cause of disability. More than $432 billion a year in healthcare is spent on heart disease alone, according to the … Continue Reading »