Your Cholesterol Questions Answered

Your body needs cholesterol to help it function - but too much of the “bad” kind of cholesterol can put you at risk for health problems, including heart disease and stroke. Through awareness and healthy lifestyle changes, most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented.
Speak with your health care provider for additional information, or visit CVSHealth.com or heart.org to learn more.
00:00 What is cholesterol?
00:11 Where does cholesterol come from?
00:25 What's the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol?
01:03 How can you determine if you have high cholesterol?
01:18 Three tips to improve your cholesterol