Have you been told to watch your cholesterol? If so, you probably have a lot of questions. What\u2019s a healthy cholesterol level? What foods impact cholesterol? For every question you have, there\u2019s a myth out there that just isn\u2019t true.<\/p>\n
To help you know what\u2019s fact and what\u2019s fiction, here\u2019s a look at the most common myths about cholesterol:<\/p>\n
Your body needs cholesterol to perform key functions, so it\u2019s not all bad. Cholesterol travels through the blood on things called lipoproteins. There are two kinds of lipoproteins in the body: LDL or low-density lipoprotein and HDL or high-density lipoprotein.<\/p>\n
LDL is the bad cholesterol. It can raise your risk of a heart attack. HDL is good cholesterol and can actually lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.<\/p>\n
Most of the time, there aren\u2019t any warning signs for high cholesterol. In many cases, the condition is found when a larger problem like a heart attack or stroke occurs. For this reason, cholesterol levels should be checked regularly.<\/p>\n
There are plenty of things you can do to improve your cholesterol levels, but all of them do require some effort. For example, you should get your cholesterol level checked every 4 to 6 years, eat nutritious foods, stay away from high-fat foods, be active, and kick bad habits like smoking and drinking.<\/p>\n
If someone in your family has a history of high blood pressure, you\u2019re more likely to have a problem with it. It\u2019s important to know your family\u2019s history and be tested more often if there\u2019s a history of this condition. Talk with your doctor about regular testing and ways to prevent high cholesterol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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