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High-risk cholesterol: Myths vs Facts?

  1. All high cholesterol levels put you at risk for disease.
  2. There are noticeable symptoms of high-risk cholesterol.
  3. Medication is the only way to manage high-risk cholesterol.
  4. High-risk cholesterol raises your chances of type 2 diabetes.
  5. If your total cholesterol is normal, you're not at risk of heart attack or stroke.
  6. Tobacco and alcohol can affect your cholesterol.
  7. You should get your first cholesterol test at age 45.

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