High cholesterol increases the chances of several different medical disorders. Men with high cholesterol face a greater risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes as plaque in arteries develops from their condition.
Contrary to popular belief, women are equally susceptible to the negative effects of high cholesterol, especially after menopause. Many women see a rise in LDL (or low-density lipoprotein—a.k.a. the bad cholesterol) and a drop in HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or the good cholesterol) and more triglycerides, a kind of fat in your blood, when estrogen levels drop.
Fortunately, there are certain lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your cholesterol, which will, in turn, help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health concerns, according to cardiologist Dr. Randy Gould of Manhattan Cardiology in New York City. Want to know more? Read the article.
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