Get plenty of rest before driving. Pull over if you get sleepy. Lower your fat and cholesterol intake. But too much cholesterol can be deadly. Excess cholesterol can stick to the lining of blood vessels and clog arteries, eventually leading to heart attack or stroke.
Cholesterol is found only in animal products, like meat, egg yolks, cheese and some shellfish.
You can lower your cholesterol by eating less of foods high in cholesterol and by eating less fat. That's because your liver naturally uses fat from the foods you eat to produce the majority of cholesterol in your body. Starting at age 20, you should be tested at least once every five years. If your cholesterol level is elevated, your doctor may test both your HDL and LDL levels. Medical authorities currently do not recommend cholesterol screening for children and adolescents unless risk factors for coronary artery disease are present.