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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Expert & Community Posts
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Exercise to Improve Your Cholesterol
By Melanie Thomassian , Health Expert...research indicates regular exercise can effectively lower cholesterol in conjunction with a... Read more »
Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
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Information on Keeping a Heart healthy Diet: unsaturated fats, low fat diets
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