Cholesterol Control

Meet Cholesterol Champion Marilu Henner

When it comes to cholesterol and preventing heart disease, actress Marilu Henner is committed to informing the public, especially women, about how to be proactive through healthy diet and lifestyle choices.

Prevention Essentials

In your control

• Check cholesterol levels every year at age 40 and up.
• Cut fried foods, red meat, dairy products, and saturated fats from your diet.
• Eat more fish.
• Exercise regularly to clean cholesterol out of the arteries.
• Practice stress reduction.

You've heard that good cholesterol management can
lead to a longer life. But, did you know how much good living it could
make possible? Discover how low cholesterol can improve your sex life,
bone strength, and more.

Why Cholesterol Matters

Physical activity can greatly affect your cholesterol levels. By exercising, you raise your metabolism and burn calories, losing fat weight. Exercise, while lowering total cholesterol, also increases the good HDL cholesterol, which helps prevent plaque from forming on the walls of the arteries. ... View slideshow >>