Young People can have high cholesterol - Read Below -

Simple steps can cut deadly risk of heart disease, study finds

By Shari Roan ,Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

..."Boy, most Americans aren't very healthy," said Urman, who wasn't involved in the research. However, he added, "on a more positive note, the study confirms that individuals can take control of their health. Incremental changes can make a huge difference."

The changes, dubbed Life's Simple Seven, were laid out in January as part of an American Heart Assn. campaign to guide people toward "ideal cardiovascular health." They include:

• At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise, or 75 minutes of intense exercise, a week.

• Having a body mass index of less than 25.

• Being a nonsmoker for at least one year.

• Meeting four out of five of the association's key components for a healthy diet.

• Keeping total cholesterol below 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood.

• Maintaining blood pressure below 120/80 millimeters of mercury.

• Having a fasting blood sugar level below 100 mg/dL of blood."

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