Having high cholesterol levels can be detrimental to our health, but itâs a condition that can be kept under control. General practitioner Dr Sam Hay shares what you should know about cholesterol...
HIGHS & LOWS
âHigh cholesterol, along with other risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, smoking, and high blood pressure, leads to the development of plaques along arteries,â says Dr Hay. âIf a blockage occurs in your brain youâll have a stroke, or in your heart, a heart attack.â
Since there are no obvious symptoms associated with high cholesterol, itâs important to regularly check your cholesterol and risk factors with your GP.
WHO IT AFFECTS
âHigh cholesterol is often associated with being overweight, however, it can still occur in people who donât gain weight easily,â Dr Hay explains. âItâŚ