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More than 70% of heart attacks in America occur in those with normal LDL cholesterol. If anything says we need a better approach to cardiovascular health, it's that. Inflammation is a major driver of cardiovascular risk. Living a healthy lifestyle means adopting anti-inflammatory principles to withstand our modern environment: Daily stress management, sleep, whole foods and regular activity are essential. Blood pressure control is also a major issue. Lowering sodium has been disproven as a measure of significant benefit, so in addition to lifestyle modification, things like homocysteine, omega-3 fatty acids and other supporting nutrients should be considered.