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Monday, October, 26, 2009

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How to Lower Cholesterol: Don't Forget the Basics

By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN Health Expert

In honor heart month, let's review the basics and make sure you have a solid foundation in place to support a healthy heart.

 

Here are three top steps you can take now to lower cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.

 

1.     Know and understand your cholesterol lab results.

  

A simple blood test will check your cholesterol levels.  This test is also known as a lipid profile.  You will learn your total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride levels....

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