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Lowering Your Cholesterol

Lead Instructor:  Jay Johnson, MD
 Access:  Public   Status:  Active   Lesson:  Free (Registration Required)
Knowing what your cholesterol level is and how to get it under control is an important part of reducing your risk of heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the US. This show, brought to you by Sierra Health Services, covers everything from what cholesterol is, to what your cholesterol should be, to what can be done about high cholesterol.

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  1. Introduction
  2. What Is Cholesterol
  3. Recommended Levels
  4. What Can You Do About High Cholesterol
  5. Diet
  6. Exercise
  7. Over-the-Counter Therapies
  8. Medications
  9. Conclusion

Lead Instructor

Jay Johnson, MD
Chief Medical Officer and Editor in Chief

Chief Medical Officer
Stanford CardiologistHolding the position as WorldDoc’s Chief Medical officer and Editor in Chief, Dr. Jay Johnson oversees the development of medical content and integration of emerging treatment options into WorldDoc Health Management System. In addition to his dedication for proactive health product development and enhancement, Jay serves as Attending Staff at Stanford Medical Center.

A recognized cardiovascular disease prevention expert, Jay has worked in cholesterol management and prevention centers from Washington, DC to U.C. San Francisco and U.C. Los Angeles. Congestive heart failure, heart transplantation and adult congenital heart disease belong to Jay’s areas of expertise.

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Lowering Your Cholesterol

Knowing what your cholesterol level is and how to get it under control is an important part of reducing your risk of heart disease, the number one killer of men and women in the US.