Most Americans know that cholesterol in the body is one of the biggest contributors to heart disease and stroke. But according to new research from the American Heart Association, many still aren’t sure what they should be doing about their high cholesterol levels
.In the nationwide survey of more than 800 people, all of whom had a history of cardiovascular disease or at least one major risk factor for it, 47% said they had not had their cholesterol checked in the last year. And while close to 90% of people said they understood the importance of managing their cholesterol, almost half did not feel confident about their ability to do so.
