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    No matter your age, you can take steps each day to keep your cholesterol levels in a healthy range. You can help prevent and manage high cholesterol by making healthy choices and by managing any health conditions you may have.

    Prevent High Cholesterol

    By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your cholesterol in a healthy range and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

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    Treat and Manage High Cholesterol

    If you have high cholesterol, work with your health care team to determine steps you can take to manage your cholesterol.

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    Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines

    Your health care team may prescribe medicine in addition to lifestyle changes to manage blood cholesterol levels. Learn about the types of medicines that lower cholesterol and how they work.

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    Last Reviewed: March 20, 2023
    Source: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion , Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
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