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Controlling your cholesterol
Controlling your cholesterol is key to lowering your chances of heart disease and stroke. A healthy diet low in saturated fats as well as daily aerobic exercise is the cornerstone of cholesterol control. Sometimes medicines are needed to bring cholesterol to appropriate levels.
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