High cholesterol is, undeniably, a serious threat to your health. It increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, angina (chest pain), and peripheral vascular disease. Diabetes and high blood pressure are also linked to high cholesterol levels. But how do we know our cholesterol levels? Of course we must take a blood test. For …
People over the age of 20 are suggested to measure their cholesterol levels at least once every 5 years. But you may need to do it more frequently when high cholesterol levels are detected. Health care practitioners and the National Institute of Health recommend that your cholesterol level stay below 200. Cholesterol levels 200-239 are …
Nowadays, cholesterol has become a major health issue. People start to realize that many serious diseases, such as heart disease, atherosclerosis and stroke are related to it. But there are also myths about cholesterol that should not be taken for granted. The best way to avoid misleading information is to equip ourselves with basic knowledge …