7 Signs of High Cholesterol

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Zee Media Bureau
Aug 13, 2024

Cholesterol

It is a condition that occurs when levels of cholesterol in your blood are elevated enough to cause health problems including heart disease.

Heredity

A family history of cholesterol or heart disease may pass to the next generation.

Age

With Age-related metabolic changes, there is a high cholesterol risk with increasing age.

Gender

In general men tend to have higher cholesterol levels than women.

Diet

Eating food high in cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fats risk high levels of cholesterol.

Level of Physical Activity

Doing little or no physical activity in your day to day life can lower HDL cholesterol.

Obesity

It is defined as Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30 is linked to higher levels of triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition sensitive to lifestyle factors, body weight and metabolism.

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This article is meant for informational purposes only and must not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals

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