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Top 5 lifestyle changes to improve your cholesterol
If lifestyle changes aren't enough ...
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1. Eat heart-healthy foods
2. Exercise on most days of the week and increase your physical activity
3. Quit smoking
4. Lose weight
5. Drink alcohol only in moderation
If lifestyle changes aren't enough …
If lifestyle changes aren't enough …
Sometimes healthy lifestyle changes aren't enough to lower cholesterol levels. If your doctor recommends medication to help lower your cholesterol, take it as prescribed while continuing your lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your medication dose low.