Is My Cholesterol Too High? GP Explains How to Tell and 9 Ways to Reduce It
- High cholesterol occurs when there is too much cholesterol in the blood, which can lead to health issues.
- Managing cholesterol levels is crucial for good health, as excess cholesterol can cause blood vessel blockage.
- People can use home blood tests to check their cholesterol levels.
- To reduce cholesterol, it's important to cut down on fatty food intake and engage in at least three hours of exercise weekly.
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Is my cholesterol too high? GP explains how to tell and 9 ways to reduce it
A GP has revealed how to tell if your cholesterol is too high and what can be done to improve this.
High cholesterol can lead to strokes and heart attacks. Cholesterol testing is one of the basic preventive tests that is recommended to be performed at least once a year. What are the current standards for cholesterol in the blood?
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