Understand what blood pressure is, the health risks of having high blood pressure, the factors that put you at risk for having high blood pressure, and the importance of working with your healthcare provider to control it.
The heart is a muscle and needs its own supply of blood. Heart disease cuts down on the amount of blood the heart muscle gets. This can cause chest pain and even a heart attack. Here's what you need to know.
High cholesterol is called hypercholesterolemia. Cholesterol and dietary fat are not the same thing. It's important to understand how the fat in your diet affects your cholesterol levels.
