Lifestyle changes can help
Lifestyle changes can help

As well as having your cholesterol tested and taking a statin if your doctor recommends it, there are other lifestyle choices you can make to reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

  • Make healthy food choices.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Keep your blood pressure within a normal range.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Diabetes - control blood sugar levels.
Do not smoke

Smoking is thought to be the leading preventable cause of heart disease. For help with giving up smoking phone the quitline on 0800 778 778 or visit the website www.quit.co.nz or call 0800 STUB OUT.

CLICK HERE for more information on Pfizer's smoking cessation product.

Ask your General Practitioner about the Green Prescription from the Hillary Commission.

Lowering cholesterol alone is not enough.
All risk factors must be addressed and treated with equal importance.

 

 

 

 

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