Cholesterol levels have a direct impact on your heart health and ignoring this issue can lead to serious problems. But how can you lower it and how long does it take? We take a closer look into the steps you can take to lower your cholesterol and how long these methods take to show results.
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It’s estimated that around 93 million adults aged 20 and older have cholesterol levels higher than the recommended amount. Since the symptoms of high cholesterol are not usually obvious, it’s important to understand what cholesterol actually is and the common risk factors involved.
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While having untreated high cholesterol can put you at risk for heart disease, there are some healthy foods that are high in cholesterol that isn’t deemed a risk. We’ve created a list of high cholesterol foods and uncover which ones you should eat and which ones you should avoid.
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Cholesterol is essential for everyone but having too much can cause serious health problems like heart disease. This is why monitoring your cholesterol levels is important. In this article, we take a look at the normal cholesterol levels by age.
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When it comes to heart health, your cholesterol can be viewed as a primary building block in a good, solid foundation. Of course, there are other important factors—like the bricks, beams, and mortar of a home—your diet, if you smoke, your weight management, genetics and other lifestyle choices all contribute to your heart’s healthy working […]
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And so there’s no denying it: having high cholesterol is a very dangerous situation. The good news is that there are many ways to keep your cholesterol down. It’s important to understand the causes of high cholesterol before setting out to lower it.
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