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Life-saving numbers: what the 2026 U.S. cholesterol guidelines mean for everyone

The new guidelines make a bold statement: begin active screening and treatment from age 30: not 40 or 50. Over 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable, and the tools are neither exotic nor expensive: a heart-healthy diet, routine physical activity, proper sleep, avoiding tobacco, stress management, and when needed, statins

19 Mar 2026 4:17 pm