26/05/2026
🧬 CHOLESTEROL AND THE HEART: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
High cholesterol is a “silent” risk factor that often has no symptoms but gradually damages blood vessels.
💡 Key points:
✔ LDL (“bad” cholesterol) builds up in the arteries
✔ HDL (“good” cholesterol) helps clean them
✔ imbalance increases the risk of heart attack and stroke
🩺 Check your cholesterol:
at least once a year
more often if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or excess weight
🥗 How to lower it:
✔ healthy diet (vegetables, fish, fiber)
✔ less fatty and fried foods
✔ regular physical activity
💚 Controlling cholesterol means caring for your heart and a longer, healthier life!
