When was the last time you listened to your heart? Or better yet, had your healthcare provider (HCP) tune in? Heart valve disease is on the rise, and catching it early can be a matter of life or death. Studies show as many as half of the people with a type of advanced valve disease…
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in the U.S. What is heart disease? Heart disease includes many different conditions that affect the heart and its structures, like veins and arteries. The most common type of heart disease in women is coronary artery disease What increases your risk for heart disease? Knowing your risk…
Español Most cholesterol tests will usually measure triglycerides, but they aren’t a type of cholesterol. However, triglycerides are related to the two types of cholesterol: LDL and HDL. Like cholesterol, triglycerides are types of lipids (or fats) that travel through the blood to perform essential functions in the body. And, like LDL cholesterol, high levels…