Fast Fact

By Better Health Research Team • Oct 30th, 2008 • Category: Cholesterol, General Health

How early should you have your cholesterol checked? Most physicians and healthcare providers would agree by the time you are 20 you should request a blood test from your doctor. But if you have a family history of heart disease… Type 2 diabetes… coronary heart disease… or are currently experiencing menopause—then yearly check-ups are highly recommended.