According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25 million American adults have cholesterol levels above 240 mg/dL, which is considered high risk.
Here are seven things you should know about cholesterol:
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Become ‘Stroke Smart’ and Save a Life
Did you know? Carroll County is one of the two Stroke Smart counties in Maryland. County leaders encourage everyone who lives and works in Carroll County to become Stroke Smart and learn how to Spot a Stroke, Stop a Stroke and Save a Life.
Total Health Expo Starts Monday, October 24!
Get a taste for healthier living—both virtually and in person—with exciting health and wellness events for the entire family! Don’t miss your chance to learn beneficial tips, tricks and practices for the mind and body from October 24 through 29. Some events require registration. Visit lifebridgehealth.org/totalhealthexpo to learn more. Read More
Being “Stroke Smart” Could Save Your Life
It’s scary but true: stroke is the third leading cause of death in the State of Maryland. But knowing a few stroke basics could save your life. We asked Aruna Bollineni, M.D., a neurologist with Carroll Health Group Neurology, to share with us the keys to being “stroke smart.”
Getting a Head Start on Stroke
Westminster resident Lisa Thorne was getting dinner ready on the night of July 29, 2019 when she forgot how to do something she had done a million times before.
Making Home Safe for a Stroke Survivor
Stroke affects everyone differently. A stroke can leave a survivor with difficulties in their speech, cognitive skills, vision and mobility. However, with time, patience and hard work, many are able to regain some of their previous abilities and can lead fulfilling lives.