Medical Reference related to cholesterol management

1. Understanding cholesterol problems - the basics
   

   Basic information about cholesterol and problems it can cause.

2. Checklist: A diet to lower cholesterol and lose weight
   

   Often just losing a little weight can help you lower your cholesterol. Here’s how to get started on your diet to lower cholesterol.

3. High cholesterol: Healthy choices when eating out
   

   Learn how to make healthy food choices at restaurants if you're concerned about high cholesterol.

4. High cholesterol: Risk factors
   

   There are several factors that contribute to high cholesterol -- some are controllable while others are not. Learn about high cholesterol risk factors.

5. Cholesterol organisations
   

   If you have just found out you have high cholesterol, or are looking for more advice and information about what you can do to help tackle it, we can help. Use these resources to find out about support and treatments.

6. High cholesterol levels: Understanding cholesterol numbers
   

   Learn about the different types of cholesterol and the appropriate levels.

7. LDL cholesterol: “The bad cholesterol”
   

   We explain LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, “the bad kind.” Learn how high LDL levels can create blockage in the arteries and can cause heart disease.

8. Red yeast rice
   

   Red yeast rice is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been purported to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels

9. Side effects of statin medication
   

   We look at the common side effects associated with statin drugs including myalgia and muscle pain.

10. Fibrates for people who don't have heart disease
    

    Taking a fibrate drug can reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Fibrates are not used much now, because they don't work as well as statins. What are they?