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Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?
Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?
Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?
Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to reduce the blood cholestrol?
One must drink alcohol in moderation as it is one of the major reasons for unexplained high cholesterol along with unhealthy foods. Also, exercise for 5 days a week so that cholesterol levels are in check.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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 12 Dec 2024
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