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PAD affects millions of older adults in the U.S. Despite how relatively common it is, not many people know much about it or realize how much of a health threat it is. In one telephone survey of 2500 adults aged 50 or older, only 26% were familiar with PAD compared with 65% for coronary heart disease, stroke, and heart failure. Only 14% knew

Cholesterol is not all bad. Our bodies do need some cholesterol to aid in the production of vitamin D and facilitate the building of cell structures, digestive bile acids, and hormones. Too much cholesterol, however, can increase your chance of getting heart disease, a stroke, or having a heart attack. It is important to monitor your cholesterol by getting tested and understanding your