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Lower Cholesterol: Are You Doing Enough?

I have been on a diet to lower cholesterol for three months.

Yes

No
To lower cholesterol, I exercise most days.

Yes

No
I am at high risk for -- or already have -- heart disease.

Yes

No
I have a family history of coronary artery disease.

Yes

No
Despite lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol, my numbers are still high.

Yes

No

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on December 31, 2008

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SOURCES: American Heart Association web site: "Physical Activity." National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute web site: "High Blood Cholesterol: What You Need To Know." WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise: "High Cholesterol: Medications," "High Cholesterol: Coronary Artery Disease."

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