Hyperlipidemia

    What is Hyperlipidemia? Hyperlipidemia is the medical term for high cholesterol and according to the CDC, 38% of Americans have cholesterol that is too high. Having high cholesterol means that plaque builds up in your arteries making them narrow. When...

Thyroid Health

What is the thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small organ that’s located in the front, at the base of the neck, wrapped around the windpipe (trachea). It’s shaped like a butterfly and is a major part of the endocrine system which controls the metabolism. Thyroid...