Understanding Your Cholesterol Level Topic Guide
Cholesterol Charts (What the Numbers Mean): Understanding your cholesterol level is important for disease prevention. High cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood place an individual at a higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Cholesterol can be lowered through lifestyle modifications and medication if necessary.
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Cholesterol FAQs Test your cholesterol IQ by reading about cholesterol FAQs (cholesterol facts) like the risk factors for high cholesterol (diet, lack of exercise, smoking, heredity) and what you can do to lower your cholesterol level. Lifestyle changes such as weight control, exercise, diet, quitting smoking may lower cholesterol levels. Medication is sometimes necessary if lifestyle changes are not effective in lowering cholesterol levels.
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