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Dr. Tanya Benenson talks about the different types of cholesterol, both the good and the bad, and why it's important for you to always know your cholesterol numbers. Bill and his son, Gray, talk about the changes each of them had to make to manage the high cholesterol that runs in their family. What is "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol? Dr. Tanya Benenson tells us what to watch for, and about the medical options that are available when lifestyle changes are not enough.
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