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High Cholesterol (cont.)

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Cholesterol control is useful in reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. It is one part of the risk reduction strategy that includes smoking cessation , weight control, blood pressure control, and exercise

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High Cholesterol - Effective Treatments

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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is positively associated with a decreased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).

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