“As people age, their bodies tend to produce more cholesterol, so it is always wise to attend your health screenings,” says Dr Norton.
If, however, you lead a particularly unhealthy lifestyle that has lead to weight gain, Dr Norton recommends getting your cholesterol levels checked out.
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“Being overweight can raise blood pressure, which is also heavily linked to high cholesterol,” Dr Norton explains.
To help tackle excess weight, Dr Norton mentions that people can join The Slimming Clinic, where she is the Medical Director.
Source: Daily Express
