Lower Your Cholesterol

Find out how to eat and exercise for lower cholesterol, learn easy, effortless ways to lower your cholesterol and get the facts on cholesterol supplements, statins and other cholesterol medication.

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Are You At Risk?

Heart disease is the No. 1 killer among both men and women. And about half of all adults in America have cholesterol levels that are too high. Take our quiz to test your knowledge about cholesterol, and get tips on how to improve your diet, exercise, and other factors that can affect your heart disease risk.

Ready, Set, Lower Cholesterol!

Quiz: Test your cholesterol IQ
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The Cholesterol Challenge

"Promise to Love My Heart" Cholesterol Challenge

Step: Assess Your Risk.
Identify and learn about heart disease risk factors. This will help you find your ideal cholesterol levels, and create a plan of attack that meets your goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Stretch: Draft an Action Plan.
Make your cholesterol-lowering goals very specific, and list the steps you need to take to reach them. Learn to create your plan and see examples of healthy, attainable goals.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Leap: Meet and Modify Your Goals.
If one of your goals is to walk 20 minutes a day, tack on an extra 10. If you've managed to create a healthy eating habit, try folding in another. Commit to finding new ways to continue lowering your cholesterol.

Yes, I'll Do It!

Eat for Better Cholesterol: 12 Essential Foods

Fill your prescription for healthy cholesterol the natural way -- at the grocery store!

4 Foods to Help Boost Good Cholesterol

Cholesterol-cutting statins aren't particularly effective at raising HDL -- but, happily, new research shows you can crank levels up by eating these foods.

Decoding the Fast Food Menu

These tips will help curb a diet derailment at the drive-thru.

14 Cholesterol-Friendly Recipes

If you're looking to lower cholesterol without compromising on taste at lunch or dinner, these recipes will do the trick.

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Lower Your Cholesterol

Find out how to eat and exercise for lower cholesterol, learn easy, effortless ways to lower your cholesterol and get the facts on cholesterol supplements, statins and other cholesterol medication.

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Are You At Risk?

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