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- You can start off by eating healthier foods
- Eliminate trans fats
- Eat foods rich in omega- 3 fatty acids
- Add more protein in your diet
- Stop eating greasy junk foods
- Saturated and Trans fats raise LDL which results in clogged arteries

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-A cholesterol test measures how much HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol in the blood.
-Unbalanced amounts of cholesterol can lead to blockage in the arteries, and increased blood pressure

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-HDL: removes cholesterol from arteries
-LDL: carries cholesterol through the arteries
-too much LDL without enough HDL is bad for your body because LDL can build up and clog arteries
-Triglycerides are also monitored along with HDL and LDL

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- Doctors monitor the concentrations of LDL and HDL by running blood tests.
- High levels of LDL and can lead to atherosclerosis causing more heart attacks