Cholesterol balance matters for heart and stroke risk. Combine diet, exercise, weight control, smoking cessation, stress management and, when needed, medications - guided by regular testing - to lower your risk.
Medication can be essential for some mental-health conditions, but many people benefit from non-drug strategies. Use shared decision-making, combine therapy and lifestyle changes when possible, and review medication regularly.
Practical, up-to-date quit-smoking strategies for daily smokers - from setting a plan and using nicotine replacement to counseling, exercise, and realistic expectations about cold-turkey quitting.
High cholesterol results from diet, lifestyle, genetics, and other health conditions. You can lower LDL and improve lipids with diet changes, exercise, quitting smoking, and, when needed, medication.
Use evidence-aligned habits - swap tempting foods, remove easy access, hydrate, manage stress and sleep, and move daily - to reduce cravings and support steady weight loss without extreme restriction.
Practical, evidence-informed self-help strategies for mild-to-moderate low mood and stress: activity, routine, social contact, daylight, diet, mindfulness, and when to seek professional care.