If you do drink alcohol, you should always do so in moderation. This means no more than one drink per day for women, and no more than one to two drinks per day for men.
#5 Give up smoking
Smoking actually lowers HDL cholesterol and may also increase your bloods tendency to clot. However, quitting smoking can increase your HDL cholesterol by up to 10 percent.
If you need to give up smoking think about combining medication to reduce your nicotine cravings with joining a support group or getting some counselling.
For more information to help you quit smoking check out this site.
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