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High-Risk Cholesterol: Myths vs Facts?
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All high cholesterol levels put you at risk for disease.
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There are noticeable symptoms of high-risk cholesterol.
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Medication is the only way to manage high-risk cholesterol.
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High-risk cholesterol raises your chances of type 2 diabetes.
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If your total cholesterol is normal, you're not at risk for heart attack or stroke.
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Tobacco and alcohol can affect your cholesterol.
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You should get your first cholesterol test at age 45.
Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD on January 01, 2007
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