Cholesterol Management Health Center

High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease. But do you know what “high” cholesterol means and how to prevent it? We’ve compiled the best information you need to understand what’s at stake. You’ll learn how to make sense of your cholesterol test results. We’ll also give you advice on getting them under control.
Overview & Facts
What Is Cholesterol?

* Cholesterol Basics

Are You At Risk?

* Who Gets High Cholesterol?
* High Cholesterol in Children

Prevention

* Lower Cholesterol to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
* Cholesterol-Lowering Foods
* Cholesterol Control: The Alternatives
* Tool: Do You Know How to Lower Your Cholesterol?

Symptoms & Types
Complications

* Cholesterol, Heart Disease, and Other Health Problems

Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosis

* 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cholesterol
* Making the Diagnosis

Tests

* Know Your Cholesterol Levels

Treatment & Care
Treatment

* Get Heart-Healthy: Here’s a Diet to Lower Cholesterol
* Low-Cholesterol Diets
* Take Steps to Reduce Cholesterol
* Statin Drugs
* The Alternatives: Herbs and Supplements That Could Help
* Video: Controlling Cholesterol With Exercise

Living & Managing
Living and Coping

* Eating Out: Look For Low-Cholesterol Foods

Personal Stories

* Cholesterol Management: Personal Stories

Support & Resources
Finding Help

* Cholesterol Management: Finding Help

Resources

* Cholesterol Management: Resources

source:www.webmd.com