This title is from the experts at one of the world's most respected medical schools - your complete
guide to managing cholesterol and staying healthy for life. Everybody knows that high cholesterol is
something to be concerned about. But what does it really mean when your doctor tells you that your
cholesterol levels are high, and what should you do about it? If you're worried about your cholesterol,
here's your chance to get the answers you need from a top expert at the Harvard Medical School.
As founder and chief of the prestigious Lipid Metabolism Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital,
Dr. Mason W. Freeman treats hundreds of patients each year and oversees breakthrough cholesterol
research.In "The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol" he explains: what
cholesterol is and the difference between 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol; how to assess your risk for high
cholesterol; how to work with your doctor to develop the best treatment plan for you cholesterol-lowering
drugs - who should take them, what to look out for, and how to be sure your doctor is monitoring you
properly; how to manage your cholesterol through diet and exercise; and, the latest scientific findings
on alternative therapies. About the Harvard Medical School health guide series - Each book from Harvard
Medical School gives you the knowledge you need to understand and take control of your health. In every
book, a world-renowned expert from Harvard Medical School provides you with the latest information on
diagnosis, traditional and alternative treatments, home remedies, and lifestyle changes that can make
a powerful difference in your health.

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