The Harvard Medical School Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol
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the world's most respected medical schools--your complete guide to
managing cholesterol and staying healthy for life. Everybody knows that
high cholesterol is something to be concerned about. But what does it
really mean when your doctor tells you that your cholesterol levels are
high, and what should you do about it? If you're worried about your
cholesterol, here's your chance to get the answers you need from a top
expert at the Harvard Medical School.
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