Cholesterol Management Videos

Simple Swaps to Manage High Cholesterol
- Good & Bad Cholesterol
Not all cholesterol is bad, but what is LDL and why is it linked to heart disease?
- Myths and Facts: Cholesterol
Is all cholesterol bad? Does high cholesterol only affect older adults? Here's what you need to know.
- Health Check: Good and Bad Cholesterol
Not all cholesterol is bad, but what is LDL and why is it linked to heart disease?
- Inside the Body: High Cholesterol - Sept Moment
This fat-like, waxy substance found inside your blood plays an important role, but too much can lead to heart-related issues.
- Cut Cholesterol and Calories
Since high school, Marc Monroe has worked with his doctor to keep his cholesterol readings -- and his weight -- in check. What’s been his biggest hurdle along the way?
- Battle Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, or ASCVD, causes your arteries to narrow and harden. This increases your risk of heart attack or stroke, but it’s very treatable. Here’s how to lower your LDL.
- Drop LDL With More Fiber, Less Fat
Three times a day, 21 times a week, registered dietician Ashley Reaver can directly impact someone’s life. And while there’s a big focus on weight loss in our country, she says you can lower your cholesterol at the same time. What are the keys to success?
- What to Expect Before a Lipid Panel Test
A lipid panel test can help you find out if you’re at risk for heart trouble.
- Stock Your Kitchen With These Heart-Healthy Foods
Heart-healthy foods can help lower your cholesterol and keep your blood pressure in check. Stock your kitchen with these items.
- Rhabdomyolysis Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious condition where your muscle fibers die and enter your bloodstream.
- Know Your LDL/HDL Numbers?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about the different types of cholesterol and how they affect your health.
- What is HDL?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how HDL cholesterol affects your risk of disease.
- Diabetes and Cholesterol Risk
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how HDL cholesterol affects your risk of disease.
- 5 Must-Know 'Good' Cholesterol Facts
What can boost your HDL? Get to the heart of this type of cholesterol.
- The Basics: Treatments for High Cholesterol
Low cholesterol protects your heart from several chronic diseases. What can keep your levels in check?
- What Is Cholesterol?
What organ produces this waxy, fat-like substance? Why does your body need it, and what happens when your cholesterol levels are too high?
- What Is Cholesterol?
This waxy, fat-like substance sounds gross, but your body can’t function without it. What happens when your cholesterol level is too high or low?
- Soledad O'Brien Shares Family's Battle With Cholesterol
Soledad O’Brien speaks to a family of 3 with a history of high cholesterol. Find out how they lowered their LDL levels.
- What are Triglycerides?
Triglycerides aren’t cholesterol, but high levels can still lead to heart disease.
- Why Is Your Lipid Profile Important?
See what this test measures and what the results mean for your health.
- What Happens When Statins Don’t Work?
Statins aren’t for everyone. Learn more about your other options to lower cholesterol.
- Are Injectable Cholesterol Drugs Right for You?
Are you a candidate for a new type of cholesterol drug?
- Should You Take a Statin?
More Americans than ever are taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. Should you join them?
- Truth About Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
Diet is important, but alone will not lower cholesterol. It has to be combined with weight loss and exercise.
- Taking Statins? Don't Stop There
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about why choosing the right foods is important when you are taking a statin.
- Cholesterol Lowering Foods
Diet is important, but alone will not lower cholesterol. It has to be combined with weight loss and exercise.
- What is HDL?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how HDL cholesterol affects your risk of disease.
- Inactivity and Cholesterol Problems
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about why sedentary people are more at risk for cholesterol problems.
- When To Know If You Need Statin Drugs
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about when it's necessary to start taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol.
- When to Test Cholesterol Levels
Cardiologist Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains what tests are necessary if your cholesterol levels are normal.
- Understanding Cholesterol Treatments
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about cholesterol treatments for people with diabetes.
- Diabetes and Cholesterol Risks
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, explains how diabetes affects the risk of cardiovascular problems.
- Know Your LDL/HDL Numbers?
Jonathan Sackner Bernstein, MD, talks about the different types of cholesterol and how they affect your health.