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High cholesterol is one of the silent but extremely serious risk factors for cardiovascular health. When cholesterol levels in the blood become too high, blood vessels can become clogged, leading to a higher risk of diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and circulatory complications. This condition is often related to lifestyle. Eating too much fatty …
High cholesterol often does not cause obvious symptoms in the early stages, causing many people to be subjective or unaware of the condition. However, unusual signs around the nails sometimes reflect serious underlying problems within the cardiovascular system. According to some health agencies, an early sign of cholesterol embolism can appear in the skin near …
Cholesterol is an essential fat (lipid) in the body, participating in the formation of cell membranes, hormones and vitamin D. However, when the concentration of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood exceeds the limit, it will accumulate in the artery walls, forming atherosclerotic plaques. This accumulation not only affects the heart but also reduces blood …
Avocado is not only a delicious fruit but also considered a “superfood” for those who are concerned about cardiovascular health, especially in controlling cholesterol. In recent years, avocado has gradually become a popular breakfast dish, not only because of its rich, fatty flavor that is easy to combine with many dishes but also thanks to …
Cholesterol imbalances don’t happen by accident. They’re often caused by poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, chronic stress, or genetics. Modern lifestyles with fast food, processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of exercise are causing high cholesterol levels to rise, even in young people. Most people don’t realize they have high cholesterol until they get …
High cholesterol means that the amount of fat in the blood has exceeded the necessary level, increasing the risk of plaque formation in the blood vessels. These plaques can gradually narrow or block the arteries, making it difficult for blood to flow and leading to serious events such as heart attack or stroke. Correcting cholesterol …
Cholesterol embolism is a phenomenon in which small cholesterol crystals break off from atherosclerotic plaques, then travel through the bloodstream and block small blood vessels in many different organs. Unlike the blood clots commonly seen in thromboembolism, cholesterol crystals are usually smaller and cause diffuse inflammation rather than simply blockage. It is most common in …
Cholesterol is an important component of the body, playing a role in the structure of cell membranes and participating in the production of hormones. However, when the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood remains high for a long time, it will begin to accumulate and form plaque on the walls of the blood …
High cholesterol is a condition in which the body accumulates too much fat in the blood, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. If left untreated, LDL can form plaques that block blood vessels, thereby increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and other dangerous complications. Therefore, controlling and reducing “bad” cholesterol levels is considered one of …
Cholesterol imbalances don’t happen by accident. They’re often caused by poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, chronic stress, or genetics. Modern lifestyles with fast food, processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of exercise are causing high cholesterol levels to rise, even in young people. Most people don’t realize they have high cholesterol until they get …
