The higher your total cholesterol number, the more likely it is that cholesterol will build up in your blood vessels. This sheet can help you track your cholesterol numbers.
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.
An excess of cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Take this quiz to learn more about cholesterol and its role in your health.