The noise over statins can drown out the good news
Cholesterol gets a lot of bad press these days but despite its bad rap, it’s a necessary component of your cells. Nevertheless, if you have too much in your blood, it can stick to your arteries and narrow or block them, which can lead to a heart attack. If diet and exercise don’t reduce your cholesterol, you may need to take medication. Quite often, this medication is a statin...