While many risk factors cannot be controlled, you can make lifestyle changes to help prevent or reduce your risk of hyperlipidemia by: Practice good heart health Practice good heart health: Eat a diet that is low in saturated and trans fat but high in fiber, eat fish two times a week, exercise several days a week and stop smoking. Manage weight Maintain a normal weight and body mass index. Control diabetes Take medications as prescribed and follow your physician’s eating and exercise recommendations. Increase physical activity level Stop Smoking