Twenty percent of today’s adults have a cholesterol level higher than 240, which is considered high. Having high cholesterol puts you at risk for other illnesses including hypertension, diabetes, peripheral artery disease and heart disease.
Lifestyle changes such as a low fat, balanced diet and regular exercise can lower your cholesterol. Dr. Riddell discusses the difference in HDL and LDL and offers additional tips for lowering your bad numbers and boosting your good numbers.
Dr. Riddell practices at Ochsner Health Center in Covington and can be reached at 985-875-2828.
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