Research studies have found a strong connection between heart disease and cholesterol levels. You may need to get a blood test called a lipid profile to check your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol, and triglycerides. This test can help determine your risk of developing heart d....
If you're having chest pain for a week, it's important to take it seriously. Mild pain triggered by stress or exercise might be less worrying, but it's still a good idea to see a cardiologist. If the pain is severe, feels like pressure, or comes with shortness of breath, nausea, or dizziness, go to ....