HEALTH MINUTE: MANY DON’T KNOW CHOLESTEROL OPTIONS

We’re kicking off coverage of American Heart Month with the connection cholesterol has to the heart. While necessary for health, excess levels of this waxy substance in the body can restrict blood flow to the heart and can cause chest pain, heart attacks or strokes. If diet and exercise aren’t enough to help lower levels, medication can help. But, in today’s Health Minute, Mandy Gaither explains why doctors say many patients may not know about their cholesterol options.