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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic The body needs cholesterol But having too much cholesterol in the blood raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol This causes the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood
Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health | Mayo Clinic Diet The Mayo Clinic Diet for Heart Health includes a Mediterranean meal plan designed specifically for people with or at risk of hypertension, high cholesterol, or heart disease
Should women take statins for cholesterol? - Mayo Clinic Press When cholesterol builds up, it lines the walls of the arteries, which increases risk of heart disease and stroke Most women do well on statins, and the medication does lower their incidence of cardiovascular disease
Cholesterol test - Mayo Clinic A cholesterol test is an important way to check your health High cholesterol levels often are a key risk factor for a common type of heart disease called coronary artery disease Coronary artery disease can lead to conditions such as heart attack and stroke
Cholesterol medications: Consider the options - Mayo Clinic A healthy lifestyle is the first defense against high cholesterol But sometimes diet and exercise aren't enough You might also need to take cholesterol medications to help: Decrease your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease