The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health has designated September National Cholesterol Education Month.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women and men in the U.S. each year. Too much cholesterol in the blood leads to a buildup in the arteries that can cause a heart attack. Keeping cholesterol in check is a good way to prevent heart disease and heart attacks.
You can learn more about keeping your cholesterol levels healthy with these resources from your library. Click on the titles to place holds. Be sure to visit the websites listed at the bottom of the page for more information.
Books:
Cholesterol: Food, Facts and Recipes
by Juliette Kellow
recipes by Sara Lewis
This book provides information on the latest cholesterol research and tips on what types of food to eat or avoid.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol
by Joseph Lee Klapper M.D.
This book covers what types of food to eat, information on cholesterol medication, and how to deal with the risk factors of having high cholesterol.
American Medical Association Guide to Preventing and Treating Heart Disease
by Martin S. Lipsky, MD, Marla Mendelson, MD, Stephen Havas, MD, MPH, and Michael Miller, MD
Learn how to lower your risk of heart disease through eating healthy as well as the most common types of heart disease.
Action Plan for High Cholesterol: Your guide to preventing plaque and maintaining a healthier heart
by J. Larry Durstine, PhD
Learn how to lower your cholesterol through lifestyle changes such as what types of exercise to do and the type of medication to take.
DVD:
The Cure: Heart Disease and Anti-Cholesterol Drugs
This film examines the history of anti-cholesterol drug production, as well as current biochemical research that might lead to the eradication of heart attacks and strokes.
Websites:
National Cholesterol Education Month - Download pamphlets, recipes, and tips for lowering your cholesterol.
Cholesterol on MedLine Plus - Get the basics on cholesterol, and then follow the links for more detailed information including tutorials, news, and alternative therapies.
LDL Cholesterol Calculator - Take this quiz to find out if your LDL cholesterol level is in the healthy range.
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