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Too much cholesterol in your blood can lead to blocked arteries. Eating foods that contain cholesterol can raise your blood cholesterol. Planning meals that are low in cholesterol and saturated fat helps reduce the level of cholesterol in your blood. Try to eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day.

Depression is much more serious than just feeling down. Depression is a real illness, just like diabetes or heart disease. It may be associated with chemical changes in the brain.

Losing someone you care about is painful. Grief is the emotional reaction that follows. It’s a normal process, with both physical and emotional signs. But even with major life changes, such as the loss of a spouse or parent, you can face the loss and move on.

Living with a chronic condition can be challenging. But you can look for ways to stay involved in life. You can think of yourself in a new way and not as someone who is limited.

Not everyone who takes a drink or tries a drug has a substance abuse problem. But for some people, what starts as social use can lead to problem use and then addiction.

Summarizes treatment options for substance use disorder, including medicines, counseling, help groups, and ongoing care.

Recovery means making a new life for yourself. This includes finding new interests. It includes building new relationships. It means taking better care of yourself. These will all help you replace substance use with a new and healthier life.

The road to recovery can be tough. But working with a counselor can help make your recovery smoother and keep you on track.

Learn ways to recover from addiction to drugs and alcohol and how to prevent and deal with relapses.