From the article: How Can I Lower My LDL Cholesterol Levels?
Keeping your LDL cholesterol, or “bad” cholesterol, levels within a normal range is important in the prevention of heart disease. There are many ways to lower your cholesterol, ranging from making a few adjustments in your lifestyle to taking medications. How did you decide which approach to take to lower your LDL cholesterol? Whether it was at the recommendation of your healthcare provider, or something a friend of yours had found success with, tell us how you decided which approach to take in lowering your LDL cholesterol. Share Your Stories
Why I Did It...
- My dad had a heart attack at 50 and it scared the heck out of me...I guess it was because he was so young. When my doc told me my cholesterol was high, I decided to do something about it. I eat right, I exercise regularly because I didn't want to end up like him.
- —Guest Kelsey H
