Understanding High Cholesterol — Keeping Your Heart in Balance
What Exactly Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol isn’t all bad — in fact, your body needs it.It’s a waxy, fat-like substance found in every cell. Your body uses cholesterol to: You get cholesterol from two main places: The problem starts when you have too much of the wrong kind. Good Cholesterol vs. Bad Cholesterol Think of cholesterol […]
What Is High Blood Pressure?
Your heart is a powerful pump. Every time it beats, it pushes blood through your arteries, carrying oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body. Blood pressure measures how hard that blood is pushing against your artery walls. When the force is too strong, over time, it can damage those arteries — and that’s […]
Understanding Diabetes — Taking Control of Your Health, One Step at a Time
Today, diabetes affects millions of Americans, including many right here in New Orleans. But even with all the modern advances in medicine, one of the biggest challenges isn’t just treating diabetes — it’s understanding it. Let’s break it down in plain language. What Is Diabetes, Really? Think of your body as a car and glucose […]
