Having low blood pressure may not be as dangerous as high blood pressure, but there are still several serious concerns for those with this condition. The often experience severe dizziness and lightheadedness, especially upon standing suddenly. They may also have chronic fainting spells. The lack of proper blood circulation can also cause nausea and cold or clammy skin, fatigue, and problems with concentration and problem solving.
High cholesterol is the cause of thickening artery walls that can lead to atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. Unless treatment is put in place to lower cholesterol levels the person could suffer from one of the aforementioned conditions. Part of the treatment for high cholesterol is understanding why high cholesterol levels occur. This is due to the way cholesterol is transported throughout the body. This article will look at this in relation to high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL).
High cholesterol is a big concern these days and puts people at high risk for heart attack and other serious cardiovascular problems. The diseases of the heart and circulatory system are the leading cause of death in the U.S. killing more than 1.3 million people a year.
High cholesterol is one of the primary risk indicators of heart disease and effects nearly 50% of Americans. It’s a silent disease - there are no symptoms until problems have already developed. The worst thing is that many people don’t know they have it until their first sign is a heart attack.
You keep hearing about the dangers of high cholesterol levels. People with high cholesterol have a higher risk for heart attacks, heart disease and strokes. Keeping normal levels of cholesterol can help reduce these health risks.
Cholesterol is measured in milligrams. Adults are classified with cholesterol levels. Your levels can also be based on other factors like your race, health, gender, age, family history, whether or not you smoke, if you have high blood pressure, overweight or obesity, if you have diabetes and your exercise regimen.
Several studies have been conducted on cholesterol and diets. There are strong links between eating dairy products (cheese, cakes), meat, animal organs, egg yolks and elevated cholesterol levels in the human body. Likewise, these studies also found that cholesterol level is typically within normal range for folks who eat more fresh fruits and vegetables!
The recent movie “Super Size Me” has taught us that fast foods are typically high in saturated fats and opting deliberately for convenience meals is a sure way of inviting health challenges. So eating FRESH is the first step in managing cholesterol. Fruit, vegetables (sorry folks, french fries being excluded), and grains will help you maintain optimal health.
High cholesterol is the cause of thickening artery walls that can lead to atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes. Unless treatment is put in place to lower cholesterol levels the person could suffer from one of the aforementioned conditions. Part of the treatment for high cholesterol is understanding why high cholesterol levels occur. This is due to the way cholesterol is transported throughout the body. This article will look at this in relation to high density lipoproteins (HDL) and low density lipoproteins (LDL).
