The higher the level of HDL cholesterol in your blood, the LOWER your chance is of getting heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a condition in which plaque (plak) builds up inside the coronary (heart) arteries. Plaque is made up of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances found in the blood.
Fractured Heel Bone Treatment. The treatment for a calcaneus fracture depends on type and the severity of the fracture. Some calcaneus fractures can be treated with a splint, but most calcaneus fractures are treated with a leg cast. Crutches help to reduce stress on the fractured bones.
How to heal a painful heel. Plantar fasciitis means inflammation of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a strong band of tissue (similar to a ligament) that stretches from the heel to the middle bones of the foot. It supports the arch of the foot. Small injuries to the plantar fascia can cause inflammation and symptoms.