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  HOW TO CONTROL CHOLESTEROL IN DAILY LIFE High cholesterol raises your chances of heart disease and heart attacks. While medications can help manage cholesterol levels, you might want to try making lifestyle changes first. Here are five healthy changes you can make. If you are already on medication, these adjustments can enhance its effectiveness in lowering cholesterol. Eat heart-healthy foods Making a few diet changes can help lower cholesterol and boost heart health: Cut down on saturated fats found mainly in red meat and full-fat dairy. Reducing these fats can lower your low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, known as "bad" cholesterol. Avoid trans fats, which are often in margarine, cookies, and cakes. Trans fats increase overall cholesterol levels. The FDA has banned partially hydrogenated oils as of January 1, 2021. Include more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. While omega-3s don't impact LDL cholesterol, they do provide heart-healthy benefits like ...

During this challenging time, we started to work from home, staying away from campus and keeping our distance from others. Being at home means we're often stuck with food that has been in our fridge or pantry for a while. This can lead to a more sedentary lifestyle, where many of us might end up sitting too much, eating too much, and feeling more stressed, anxious, or even depressed. As a result, weight gain during the pandemic is common, and some may find it hard to lose the extra pounds later. Carrying extra weight can lead to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attacks, and strokes. Here are some simple tips and resources to help you stay healthy, maintain your weight, and improve your well-being while at home: Keep Track of Your Weight:   Monitoring your weight daily or weekly can help you understand whether you are gaining or losing weight. Choose Healthy Foods:   Don’t skip breakfast. Aim for meals rich in protein and fiber while reduci...