Myth 1: Lifestyle doesn't
matter since the guidelines recommend medications for nearly everyone.
Truth: Anyone
pushing this myth clearly did not read the guidelines.
Of
course, there are a guideline
on lifestyle
alone.
And
guidelines cholesterol clearly state,
" it should be noted that the change in lifestyle (eg , adhering to a healthy diet for the heart, regular exercise habits , avoidance
of products tobacco and maintaining a healthy weight ) remains an
essential element of health promotion and risk reduction such affection, both before and in
conjunction with the use of anti- cholesterol " therapies.
In
other words , lifestyle choices are
important and must be considered before and during treatment with statins .
The
American Heart Association has , and always will encourage Americans
to move more , eat well, and avoid smoking .
These
are the most simple and universal ways to reduce your risk not only of heart disease and stroke , but many other
diseases as well.
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