Keep cholesterol levels in check

Find out what healthy and high cholesterol looks like

September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which means it’s a great time to check in on your cholesterol to make sure it’s at a healthy level. High cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. But there are ways to control it.

Tips for keeping your cholesterol at healthy levels

• Eat a heart-healthy diet that is low in cholesterol and saturated fat and free of trans fat
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days per week – 150 minutes total each week
• Stop smoking

Cholesterol levels

There are no symptoms of high cholesterol, so the only way to know your cholesterol levels is to have your doctor order a blood test. This chart shows what healthy and high cholesterol looks like.

Ask your doctor

Talk to your doctor about your cholesterol levels so that you can know if your levels are healthy or if you need to take action.

Posted: September 23, 2021