High cholesterol is a condition where too much cholesterol is circulating through your body which could lead to heart disease if not properly addressed.
Treatment: You can help lower your cholesterol by:
- Getting more exercise, especially aerobic exercise; ask your health care provider for an exercise prescription to achieve the best results and avoid injury
- Quit smoking
- Maintain a normal body weight
- Have your cholesterol levels and weight checked by your health care provider on a regular basis