September is National Cholesterol Education Month. Over 86 million American adults have high cholesterol. Of those, only about half are doing something about it. That's a problem because high blood cholesterol levels can contribute to clogged arteries, which increase your risk of cardiac events like a heart attack and stroke. James LaValle, R.Ph., CCN, internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, author, board certified clinical nutritionist and naturopathic doctorate, details simple things you can start doing to bring your cholesterol levels into a healthier range and reduce your risk for a cardiovascular event.