CHOLESTEROL check

KNOW THE NUMBERS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEART HEALTH

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MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

Keeping weight in a healthy range supports better cholesterol levels. Losing excess weight (if overweight) helps reduce triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) — the “bad” cholesterol.

GET REGULAR CHECKS

High cholesterol often has no symptoms, so a blood lipid (cholesterol) test is important for knowing where you stand.

MEDS MAY BE THE ANSWER

If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, your doctor may prescribe medications such as statins, ezetimibe, or newer lipid-lowering therapies (e.g. PCSK9 inhibitors) depending on risk and guidelines.

AVOID SMOKING