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Reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is very common, and one of the main causes of death in the UK.

If you have a high chance of getting CVD you may be advised to take a medicine called statins. Statins lower the level of cholesterol in the blood and reduce the chance of getting CVD.

There are also lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent getting CVD or stop it getting worse if you already have it.

Do

  • eat a healthy, balanced diet

  • reduce the amount of fatty foods you eat

  • try to exercise regularly

  • try to keep to a healthy weight

  • cut down on alcohol

  • stop smoking if you smoke

Visit the NHS Better Health website for free tools and support to help you lose weight, get active, quit smoking and drink less.

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