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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. Make sure the changes you make are ones you can continue to do, and don't be disappointed if you don't see results immediately. If your doctor recommends medication to help lower your cholesterol, take it as prescribed, but continue your lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes can help you keep your medication dose low.