Seven ways to reduce "bad" cholesterol levels

When a major report comes out of one of the world's leading medical establishments, it's generally a good idea for most of the world's population to take notice. Well, one of those "significant moments" happened just this week, as Johns Hopkins released a report titled "Seven Keys To Reduce Cholesterol."

With heart disease being the largest killer of men and women these days, this type of report could not come at a better time. Higher levels of "LDL" cholesterol (the bad type) are widely known to greatly increase the risk for coronary heart disease and heart attack.

So, what can you do to keep bad cholesterol levels at bay? In most cases, it's all about the correct nutrition. Here are the seven keys in a nutshell from the Johns Hopkins report -- click here to read more details for each one.

1 - Know Your "Target" Cholesterol Levels
2 - Focus on the Right Fats
3 - Make the Most of Cholesterol-Busting Foods
4 - Reduce Cholesterol with Medication
5 - Consider "Combo Therapy" to Reduce Cholesterol
6 - Boost Your HDL Cholesterol for Multiple Benefits
7 - The ABCs of Heart Attack Prevention