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11. Can Low Cholesterol Keep Your Brain Healthy?
    
    Most people think of heart disease when they hear the words "high cholesterol," but your brain's health may also be at stake. The evidence is still limited, but studies show that high levels of cholesterol may be linked to Alzheimer's disease or other kinds of dementia. Researchers don't know exactl
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12. Exercise and Cholesterol: How Much Is Enough?
    
    Exercise is great for you from head to toe. It makes your heart stronger, and it's a powerful way to lower your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and boost your HDL (“good”) cholesterol. Here’s what you can do to make a difference. Cardiovascular exercise Aerobic exercise is a champ for improving cholesterol.
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13. 10 Best Diet Plans for High Cholesterol
    
    You're taking a new look at food, with a goal of bringing down your LDL ("bad") cholesterol level. One thing that may make it easier is to have a plan that sets you up for success, and which has research backing it up. That's where these 10 diets come in. They can help you lower your cholesterol and
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14. 12 Cooking Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol
    
    Lowering your LDL ("bad") cholesterol level can be as easy as making simple changes in the way you cook. These 12 tips and tricks will help you turn everyday meals into heart-healthy fare that tastes great. 1. Cook with whole grains. Whether you’re making pasta, rice, or tortillas, swap your usual g
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15. 9 Surprising Foods That May Raise Your Cholesterol
    
    What you eat affects your cholesterol levels. You probably already know you shouldn't overdo butter or high-fat meats. But some of the foods that you should limit may surprise you. Even when ground turkey is labeled as 85% lean, it has 12.5 grams of fat in a 3-ounce portion, says Christine Rosenbloo
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16. Get Active to Lower Triglycerides & Cholesterol
    
    Get up and move! There’s no question that aerobic exercise will improve your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. To get the most benefits, rev it up -- vigorous exercise has a longer-lasting and more significant impact. When you’re exercising vigorously, you’ll start sweating within 3 to 5 minutes
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17. Your Ultimate High-Fiber Grocery List
    
    The next time you go food shopping, put these items in your cart. They're great sources of fiber, which can cut your LDL ("bad") cholesterol, is good for your digestion, and helps you feel full. Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries all have around 3 to 4 grams of fiber. (Eat the apple peels -- tha
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18. Tempted to Stop Taking Pills for Triglycerides?
    
    "Studies show that about 50% of patients stop taking their [triglycerides-lowering] medicines after about a year," says Michael Miller, MD, director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. That means 50% keep taking them -- make a choice to be one of the
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19. How Your Doctor Picks the Triglyceride Med for You
    
    Sometimes diet and exercise alone can’t protect you from the risks of high triglycerides. To lower them, your body needs an extra nudge in the form of medicine. Your doctor will likely prescribe meds if you have: Very high triglycerides -- over 500 mg/dL Both high triglycerides and high "bad" LDL ch
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20. Get Active to Lower Triglycerides & Cholesterol
    
    Get up and move! There’s no question that aerobic exercise will improve your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. To get the most benefits, rev it up -- vigorous exercise has a longer-lasting and more significant impact. When you’re exercising vigorously, you’ll start sweating within three to five m
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