Publisher's Synopsis
"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. Youll 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