Healthy Heart, Happy Heart

With everything that’s going on in the world right now, your cholesterol levels probably haven’t always been front-of-mind. The good news? Many of the best ways to stay healthy and happy in this “new normal” are the best ways to take care of your heart and manage your cholesterol levels, too! This National Cholesterol Education Month, learn more about delicious foods, quick-and-easy workouts, gratitude practices and other simple lifestyle tricks to live your heart-healthiest life.

Heart Health and Cholesterol 101

By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
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The 3 Major Causes of High Cholesterol Levels Are All Preventable
Health
By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
Close Up Of Woman Eating Healthy Vegan Meal In Bowl
8 Research-Backed Ways to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
Health
By Fiona Mischel
Expert Reviewed
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Your Guide to Healthy Cholesterol Levels at Every Age
Health
By Mikel Theobald
Expert Reviewed
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The Long-Term Effects of a Heart Attack on the Cardiovascular System
Health
By Maria Masters
Expert Reviewed
Caregiver at home visit during Lockdown
7 Medical Appointments You Shouldn't Skip Right Now
Health
By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
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Take Care of Your Heart Year-Round With This Simple Checklist
Health
By Marygrace Taylor
Expert Reviewed
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The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine — and What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Health

Exercise

By Hallie Levine
Expert Reviewed
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How Exercising Can Help Lower Cholesterol Levels (and the Best Workouts to Do)
Health
By Vivian Manning-Schaffel
Expert Reviewed
Woman doing triceps dips from a chair in her living room during an at-home workout
This 25-Minute At-Home Workout Works Every Muscle Head to Toe
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Man Doing Tai Chi by Pool
Stop Sitting and Stressing With This 3-Move Tai Chi-Inspired Routine
Fitness
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Group of healthy sporty small group of people in sportswear doing front kick exercise on a gym floor. In background mirror.
This 20-Minute HIIT Cardio Workout Is Low-Impact — and Still Burns Tons of Calories
Fitness
By Rozalynn S. Frazier, CPT
Expert Reviewed
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9 Ways to Make Your Chores More Like a Cardio Workout
Fitness

Food and Lifestyle

By Kay Peck
Expert Reviewed
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The 11 Best Foods to Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
Nutrition
By Anthea Levi
Expert Reviewed
Midsection Of Chef Preparing Food In Commercial Kitchen for fiber and cholesterol
If You're Trying to Lower Your Cholesterol, This May Be the Most Important Place to Start
Nutrition
By Kelly Plowe
Expert Reviewed
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Fill Your Plate With These 12 Good-for-Your-Heart Foods
Health
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
A woman and man brushing their teeth in the bathroom at home
6 Ways to Boost Your Heart Health Beyond Diet and Exercise
Health
By Kelly Plowe
Expert Reviewed
A smiling African-American woman holding a red paper heart
11 Simple Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Strong
Health
By Kelly Glass
Expert Reviewed
Person with down syndrome writing in book and listening to music at home.
This 5-Minute Gratitude Exercise Can Help Ease Stress (and Support Your Immune System)
Health
By Jaime Osnato
Expert Reviewed
Young woman with dumbbells doing exercise in bedroom at home, as a way to get her healthy habits back on track
A 7-Day Kickstart Plan to Get Your Healthy Habits Back on Track
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