Healthy cholesterol protects your heart and lowers your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Check Your Cholesterol
- Adults 20+ should test every 4–6 years (more often if at higher risk).
What Your Test Shows
- HDL (good): removes bad cholesterol
- LDL (bad): can build up in arteries
- Triglycerides: fats that can raise risk
- Total cholesterol: overall number
Tips for Healthy Cholesterol
- Eat heart-healthy foods like fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid smoking, excess sugar, and unhealthy fats
- Manage health conditions like diabetes or thyroid issues
Why It Matters
High cholesterol can quietly build up in arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack or stroke. Because it often has no symptoms, regular screening is essential.
The Good News
Healthy cholesterol can be managed! Eating well, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight, and following your provider’s guidance can help you achieve and maintain heart-healthy numbers. If you have questions or need help with Knowing Your Numbers contact us today at 216-815-4325 and let’s get you scheduled for an appointment to talk about how to keep your
heart healthy.
