With all the cholesterol-lowering drug commercials being aired, you’re probably sick of hearing about cholesterol. I don’t blame you.
However, September is National Cholesterol Education Month, so I wouldn’t be doing my job if I didn’t nag just a little. The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that you get your cholesterol checked every 5 years staring at age 20.

To me, five years seems like a long time to wait between checks. In a matter of three years, my cholesterol test results went from normal to very high. Talk with your doctor about your risk factors and how often you should get …read more