Cholesterol Management Health Center

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High-Risk Cholesterol: Myths vs Facts?

All high cholesterol levels put you at risk for disease.

Fact

Fiction
There are noticeable symptoms of high-risk cholesterol.

Fact

Fiction
Medication is the only way to manage high-risk cholesterol.

Fact

Fiction
High-risk cholesterol raises your chances of type 2 diabetes.

Fact

Fiction
If your total cholesterol is normal, you're not at risk for heart attack or stroke.

Fact

Fiction
Tobacco and alcohol can affect your cholesterol.

Fact

Fiction
You should get your first cholesterol test at age 45.

Fact

Fiction

Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD on January 01, 2007

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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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