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A health tip for better living
High cholesterol doesn't discriminate
Keeping your cholesterol low is important no matter what your age or gender. One out of every two men and one out of every three women will develop heart disease sometime in their life. You can reduce your risk by lowering your cholesterol level:
- Follow a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol,
- Be physically active,
- Maintain a healthy weight, and
- Don't smoke.
If you are age 20 or older, you also need to have your blood cholesterol measured regularly. It's best to have a test done that gives information about your total cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Anyone can be the victim of high cholesterol. If you determine your LDL cholesterol needs lowered, work with your doctor to set a specific treatment plan.
Source: "Live Healthier - Live Longer," National Cholesterol Education Program, National Institutes of Health, http://rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd/
This material is provided for your general information only and is not intended as medical advice. For more information and answers to health concerns, consult your physician or other health care professional.
Last updated on 25 Apr 2008