Are there side effects to taking statins?

Although there are benefits to taking a statin, there may be some adverse side effects. In this video, Merle Myerson, MD, Director of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention with Bassett Medical Center, explains these risks.

Cholesterol-lowering medications can reduce your risk of heart disease. Learn who may benefit and why.

What to ask your healthcare provider when you are prescribed a medication for high cholesterol.

Did your favorite beverage make the list?

It starts with slowed breathing, which might stop altogether.

Put these practices into place and you could lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.