Is it always necessary to reach for meds? Lately, I’ve been meeting people who have “elevated” cholesterol, and their doctors are considering prescribing medication. In my opinion, this isn’t always necessary right away. It may surprise you, but cholesterol levels aren’t the same throughout the year. A study published in the American College of Cardiology (2013), which analysed data from a quarter of a million people, found that LDL (termed BAD) cholesterol levels rise by an