Heart-Healthy Advice

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in men and women in the United States — but steps can be taken to reverse this dangerous trend, starting with eating the South Beach Diet way, exercising, and partnering with your doctor for early detection.
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Cholesterol—How Low Should It Go?

If you have established heart disease or are at high risk, aggressive cholesterol lowering is beneficial no matter what cholesterol levels you start with. There are a number of studies that demonstrate this.
Visit the Heart Health Center on Everyday Health and learn more from Dr. Agatston.