Horace: In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon.
High cholesterol, also called hypercholesteremia, puts men at greater risk for heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. For many men, the risk from high cholesterol starts in their 20s and increases with age. High cholesterol tends to run in families, so obviously genes play a role.
Cholesterol in Meats and Dairy. To keep your blood cholesterol level low, choose only the leanest meats, poultry, fish and shellfish. 1  Choose chicken and turkey without skin or remove skin before eating. 2  Some fish, like cod, have less saturated fat than either chicken or meat. Most fish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than meat or poultry. 2  Shellfish varies in cholesterol content. 3  Shellfish have little saturated fat and total fat. 4  Even shrimp can be enjoyed occasionally on a Heart Healthy Diet provided you eat less than 300 milligrams of cholesterol a day.