This applies to other medical conditions as well. You see many of us, will only stop and pay attention to our health, when... moreThis applies to other medical conditions as well. You see many of us, will only stop and pay attention to our health, when our doctors tell us we have cardiovascular disease. My friend - if you have cholesterol levels that way above the norm, reducing it is a critical step. You need to begin lowering it now because it will have a detrimental affect on your life in the years to come.