March 28 is Triglycerides Day. This day focuses on one of the key aspects of a healthy lifestyle. The observance serves as a reminder to patients and practitioners to know about the hidden risks of triglycerides. Learn your numbers and take steps to bring them to healthy levels. High levels of triglycerides in your blood can be a risk factor for heart disease. They are different from cholesterol, though both are a type of fat stored in your blood. Triglycerides store unused calories and give the body energy. Cholesterol builds cells and hormones. Triglycerides, a type of fat in your blood, are monitored in order to understand your risk for heart disease. The most common cause of high triglycerides is diet and lifestyle — not necessarily a bad thing — and they can be easily treated by exercising and eating a healthy diet. If you have high triglycerides, it is important to monitor them so that you can treat any other issues that may be present.    

International Medical Science Liaison Day is observed on March 28th!

National Triglycerides Day is a new holiday that was founded in 2018 to encourage awareness of healthy triglyceride levels and the role they play in a healthy lifestyle.