Good Cholesterol Numbers Links

Understanding your cholesterol numbers

If you’re over 40, your doctor has probably told you to have your cholesterol levels checked annually and to keep an eye on your HDL and LDL.

Early Signs of Heart Disease in Young

Study Finds Obesity, Cholesterol, Clogs Arteries of Youth

Forget the scale: the 5 numbers that really impact your health

For the good of your health, there are certain numbers you need to keep an eye on, Dave McGinn writes. It all boils down to cholesterol level, time spent exercising; blood pressure, resting heart rate and BMI

Toddler’s rare condition highlights need for universal cholesterol screening in kids

When Kennedi Thompson developed white, raised bumps on her skin, her parents initially thought she was having an allergic reaction. It turned out the bumps were a sign of dangerously high cholesterol for the toddler. Kennedi was just two years old when she was diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia

IU West hosts community campaign

With overall community health in mind, Indiana University Health West kicked off its “Know Your Numbers” campaign Saturday at the Plainfield Aquatic and Recreation Center.