Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like molecule required for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids, all of which promote digestion.
A coronary calcium score is a simplified CAT scan that measures the amount of calcium buildup in the walls of the heart arteries.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure are reduced in separate ways by the majority of antihypertensive medications.
Smoking is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease and significantly increases your cardiovascular disease risk.
It is possible for your blood pressure to rise as you become older because your arteries become more rigid.