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Worried by my cholesterol

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Although I don’t have any health issues at 60 years of age, I often worry about my blood cholesterol levels. Kindly advise me on this.

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Cholesterol is a necessary fat-like substance the body needs. However, too much cholesterol can clog the arteries and lead to heart disease. Elevated cholesterol is caused by genetic history (do your parents have high cholesterol?) and diet—for example, red meat and fried foods. If diet and exercise do not work, a medication will be prescribed by your doctor.

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