Tuesday, September 4, 2007

4 Tips for Lower Cholesterol Fast

By R. Morgan Griffin
WebMD Feature
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Deepening smile lines and silver locks may be inevitable features of growing older, but rising cholesterol doesn't have to be.

And while higher cholesterol is often a consequence of aging, young people can have it too. But no matter your age, it poses a big health risk. That's because unhealthy cholesterol levels can boost your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other problems.

Fortunately, you can do something about it.

Lower Cholesterol: 4 Ways to Fast Results

According to experts, there are four basic ways to get your cholesterol where you want it:

  • Eating a healthy diet.
  • Exercising
  • Losing weight
  • Taking medicine (in some cases)

While each of these works, some people have more success with one than another. Many need a combination of approaches.

No matter what your age or the state of your health, you can reduce your risks of serious problems by controlling your cholesterol and it's not as hard as you think.

No comments: