Some people mistakenly believe that if a food item has no cholesterol it is all right to eat lots of it. The simplest way to reduce your blood cholesterol is to eat less fat. The contents panel on the food label will tell you how much fat a food item contains. For more information on the different types of fat in food talk to your Self Care pharmacist. An alarming number of people still smoke despite wide awareness of the damage caused by cigarettes.
Smoking doubles the risk of heart attack.
There are a range of effective products available that can help you break the smoking chain. Self Care pharmacists also recommend you have your blood pressure and cholesterol level checked by your family doctor as part of a heart assessment if you are over 40. While a low fat diet and regular exercise helps reduce high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol, some people may need to take medicines for more control. If you want further information, pop into your Self Care pharmacy this month and ask your pharmacist about how you can make changes in your lifestyle.