Why? Because heart-related diseases are the number one killer of both men and women in America and most other industrialized countries. And most are traceable to high cholesterol.
If your fears are confirmed and you do have high cholesterol, do not panic, it can easily be taken care of, especially when detected early enough. Naturally your doctor may put you on cholesterol-lowering prescriptions, mostly medications. Obey them. But more importantly, pay special attention to the tips contained in this article you're reading.