Cholesterol and blood pressure have some things in common. For starters, they both involve what’s going on in your blood vessels. The reason doctors take such an interest, though, is that the wrong levels for either of them can have dangerous long-term impacts. We want to reduce our risks of heart attacks, heart disease and […]
Cholesterol tends to be associated with diet and exercise. They’re the things we’re told to change if we need to lower our cholesterol levels. As with so many things, however, this particular aspect of physical health may also be linked to your mental wellbeing. Part of the reason we have to keep an eye on
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When we talk about high blood pressure, we often talk about the physical causes, like diet, and the physical effects, like its impact on heart health. What gets a little less attention is the relationship between this physical condition and your mental state. You might know high blood pressure is associated with stress and anxiety,
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When you go to the doctor and he tells you you have high cholesterol, it’s probably going to be followed by a list of the foods you shouldn’t really eat. This involves tasty treats like butter, cheese, cookies and cakes, so it’s not really a lot of fun to hear. What you might not realize
There are lots of things that can affect blood pressure, with diet and exercise often dominating the conversation. If you’re a smoker, you’ll probably be told to give it up to avoid an unhealthy blood pressure increase. What’s less talked about is the role hydration can play. Even when hydration is mentioned in the context
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We hear lots of warnings about cholesterol and all the damage it can cause, but what’s less talked about is how we do need some cholesterol to survive. So, what exactly does it do? Why’s it so important? And if it’s so necessary, why are doctors always telling us to lower the amount in our
You go to the doctor for a regular checkup or because of some minor complaint, and they take your blood pressure. That’s a pretty regular thing. But this time, they tell you it’s too high. What should you do now? The doctor tells you need to bring your blood pressure down. This seems a bit
Whenever you visit the doctor, whether for a regular checkup or for a specific complaint, there’s a good chance that they will measure your blood pressure. It’s a key part of your overall health and may serve as an early warning that you are at risk of other medical conditions. The ideal blood pressure sits
Your automatic reaction when hearing the word “cholesterol” may be a feeling of dread. Isn’t that the thing doctors are always warning you about? That may sometimes be true, but cholesterol is actually a little more complicated than you might think. To start with, there isn’t just one thing called cholesterol. There are different types,
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For all the warnings about high blood pressure that your doctor may pronounce, if you do have what’s properly called hypertension, you might not even know it. It’s pretty rare for high blood pressure to show symptoms, and even when it does, they tend to be fairly mild. If you have severe hypertension, you may
