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I eat many cholesterol-filled foods and am afraid of heart disease due to family history. how to prevent this?
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Check: First check your cholesterol levels. Depending on levels you may or may not need treatment with medications. With a family history of heart disease, it would be best to maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, avoid smoking, and be on a heart healthy diet.
Answered 12/16/2013
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