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Why does it matter if blood cholesterol levels are high?
Why does it matter if blood cholesterol levels are high?
Why does it matter if blood cholesterol levels are high?
Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. Hence, its puts strain in the walls to pump blood through them. As a result, your blood pressure becomes too high. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two of the biggest causes of heart disease
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?
The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
How to control my blood pressure and high cholesterol level?
You are recommended to brisk walk daily for atleast 20 mins and consume food which are less in salt and harmful fats.
Last updated on 11 Apr 2023
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