Cardiologist Reveals 2 Cholesterol Numbers Every Man Should Watch to Prevent Heart Attacks

Mention the word "cholesterol" and suddenly, everyone in the conversation is tense. High cholesterol affects about 10 percent of Americans ages 20 and up, but cholesterol itself isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Your body actually needs it to build cells and produce hormones. It becomes a problem when you have too much of it. Excess cholesterol can build up in the arteries, forming plaque that narrows and hardens the arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack.

Getting screened for cholesterol...