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CPR. (Photo by Photoroyalty, Shutterstock via Family Features)

Learn CPR as a life-saving skill

Family Features March 16, 2024

While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person's chance of survival from cardiac arrest, less than half are confident...

Medical consultation. (Photo by Pranithan Chorruangsak, Shutterstock via Family Features)

Understanding the impacts of LDL cholesterol

Family Features February 16, 2024
About 38% of American adults have high cholesterol, which can be caused by poor lifestyle habits or genetics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Having a high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol number — considered "bad" cholesterol — can contribute to fatty buildups (plaque) and narrowing of the arteries.
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