Three warning signs you might have high cholesterol
manchestereveningnews.co.ukKeeping an eye on your cholesterol levels can be a straightforward way to gauge if you're eating healthily or getting sufficient exercise.
However, unless you visit your GP, it's not always easy to determine how fit and healthy you truly are. While it's crucial to get a blood test if you have health concerns, many individuals don't realise that high cholesterol can be detected just by observing someone.
Cholesterol accumulation in your body is typically due to a high-fat diet, smoking, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise, or genetics.
If this fatty cholesterol begins to line your blood vessels excessively, it could lead to a blockage resulting in severe health issues such as heart attacks and strokes. Read more: All 61 food items recalled in major E.Coli alert by Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Co-op, Sainsburys, Boots Aldi and WH Smith As you age, the likelihood of developing high cholesterol increases, with over two-thirds of men and women aged 65 and above diagnosed with high levels during routine health check-ups.
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