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Healthy Lifestyle and Cholesterol

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

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You don't need us to tell you that life is filled with stress, tough choices, and thousands of little distractions. And then you have to find the time to eat right? And exercise?

We know it's not easy. That's why we're happy you've decided that it's time to start managing your cholesterol and slowing plaque buildup over time. We've put this section together to help you do it. Take the time to look around. Read the articles you're interested in. And remember to check back often. We'll be right here to help you get back on track.

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8 Foods to Choose,
8 Foods to Lose

So you're ready to begin making changes to your diet but you're not sure where to start? Knowing what foods to choose and what foods to lose can help lower your LDL (bad) cholesterol and even help boost your HDL (good) cholesterol.

>  Find out what to choose

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Find your ideal weight and discover your body mass index simply by sliding the ruler to select your height and weight.

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Eating a Healthy Diet
Eating a Healthy Diet
 

The Keys to Eating Right

Check out these helpful diet tips, because making the right choices now, can help you steer your cholesterol in the right direction tomorrow.

>  Start eating better

See How Chefs Do It

Learn how to create delicious, low-cholesterol meals in these step-by-step cooking videos from Food University™.

>  Watch videos

 
Becoming More Active
Becoming More Active
 

Taking It 30 Minutes at a Time

Getting in shape doesn't have to mean training for a marathon. You may be surprised to find out how much you can accomplish in just 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

>  Get active now

 
Managing Stress
Managing Stress
 

Stress-Busting Strategies

Here are a few simple, practical ideas that can help you keep calm as you work to meet your diet goals and stick to your exercise schedule.

>  See what you can do
>  People just like you are making healthier lifestyle choices. Hear their stories now

The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

When diet and exercise alone aren’t enough, adding CRESTOR can help.

In adults, CRESTOR is prescribed along with diet to lower high cholesterol and to slow the buildup of plaque in arteries as part of a treatment plan to lower cholesterol to goal.

Important Safety Information about CRESTOR

  • CRESTOR is not right for everyone, including anyone who has previously had an allergic reaction to CRESTOR, anyone with liver problems, or women who are nursing, pregnant, or who may become pregnant
  • Your doctor should do blood tests before and during treatment with CRESTOR to monitor your liver function
  • Unexplained muscle pain or weakness could be a sign of a rare but serious side effect and should be reported to your doctor right away
  • Elevated blood sugar levels have been reported with statins, including CRESTOR
  • Be sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medications
  • Side effects: The most common side effects are headache, muscle aches, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea

Talk to your doctor about prescription CRESTOR.

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR is licensed from SHIONOGI & CO, LTD, Osaka, Japan.

Food University™ is a trademark of Food U Properties, LLC.

CRESTOR is a registered trademark, and CRESTOR 360° is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

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The information on this Web site should not take the place of talking with your doctor or health care professional about how to manage and treat your cholesterol. If you have any questions about your condition, or if you would like more information about CRESTOR or cholesterol, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. Only you and your doctor can decide if CRESTOR is right for you.

Please see full Prescribing Information for CRESTOR
http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/cgi-bin/az_pi.cgi?product=crestor&country=us&popup=no

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

CRESTOR is licensed from SHIONOGI & CO, LTD, Osaka, Japan.

Food University™ is a trademark of Food U Properties, LLC.

CRESTOR is a registered trademark, and CRESTOR 360° is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies.
2011 AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. All rights reserved. 1243101 9/11