mmpc Cardiovascular reminds you to take ownership of your health this September and learn more about your cholesterol and how it affects your risk of heart disease. The National Institutes of Health published an article called High Blood Cholesterol, What You Need to Know as part of it’s National Cholesterol Education Program and in the article, the NIH urges everyone age 20 and older to have their cholesterol measured at least once every 5 years. For information or to schedule an appointment with a mmpc cardiologist call (616) 974-4567.

To learn more about what affects your cholesterol or to view the full article click on 'Learn more' below.