Do you need some TLC? No, not tender loving care...I'm talking about therapeutic life changes. September is National Cholesterol Education month, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute want you to take charge of your heart health by taking charge of your cholesterol. Their theme is:


Check out their website for information you can download on lowering your cholesterol, reducing your risk for heart disease, charting your progress, and information on reading food labels. Even if your cholesterol is picture perfect, there's a lot of great information to be found on improving your overall cardiovascular health. In addition, CardioChek, which makes devices that let you check your own cholesterol at home, will be offering free screenings nationwide at Sam's Clubs on September 15th and Kroger stores throughout the month.

Now go out there and give yourself some TLC! Your heart will thank you.