Except for rare instances, your genes and family history do not determine your cholesterol. To a large extent, your cholesterol level is controlled through actions you take, like diet and exercise.While most people focus on total cholesterol, you should instead think about LDL cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. Of these, LDL is most important. Your LDL cholesterol level has a major influence on your risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke. And here’s the most important message, again: What you eat can influence your LDL cholesterol, meaning that a few simple dietary rules and an active lifestyle can improve your heart-health.
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