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.
Thereâs no doubt that a healthy lifestyle helps lower cholesterol. The question is whether it can lower your levels enough â and that depends on how high your levels are and what your doctor has set as your goal. Eating a heart-healthy diet can lower LDL cholesterol at least 10%.