"Must reading for everyone who plans to live a long and healthy life."
—Barbara Seaman, Health Watch columnist

Features strategies to achieve and maintain healthy cholesterol levels

Discover how easy it is to manage your cholesterol and improve your health

Need to get your cholesterol in check? This easy-to-follow guide is packed with effective solutions for controlling cholesterol levels, from following a low-fat diet to choosing an exercise regimen. You’ll discover the difference between "good" and "bad" cholesterol, how to rate your risk of heart disease, and ways to cut cholesterol through prescription medications, vitamins, and supplements.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Covers the latest treatments and drugs, plus side effects

The fun and easy way to get your cholesterol under control and live a long, healthy life

Need to get your cholesterol in check? This easy-to-follow guide gives you the latest on lowering your numbers and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. You'll see how to eat and exercise properly, use vitamins and supplements, and quit unhealthy habits. You'll also get new information on prescription drugs and the benefits of moderate drinking.

Discover how to:
* Know your cholesterol risk
* Understand "good" and "bad" cholesterol
* Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet
* Avoid dangerous drugs
* Reduce your risk of heart attack