What if everything you’ve been told about cholesterol is only part of the truth? For years, we’ve been told that lower cholesterol means better health—but new research says that’s not always the case. In fact, blindly trying to lower your cholesterol could be doing more harm than good. It’s time to rethink the story you’ve heard for decades. Could the real issue be something else entirely? You might be shocked by what you learn.

Your heart is only given about 3 billion beats in a lifetime—so how you use them matters. Every heartbeat is a countdown, and small daily choices could mean the difference between a longer, healthier life or one cut short. The good news? You have more control than you think. With the right habits, you can stretch those beats and protect your most vital organ. Want to know how to make every heartbeat count?