The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
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Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.