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Q. Why is cholesterol important?
A. High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. Other risk factors
of heart disease include high blood pressure, smoking, being overweight and not
exercising.
Q. What if my cholesterol reading is high?
A. If you have concerns about your result, it is best to contact your Lloydspharmacist
or doctor. However, remember these important points:
Any one cholesterol reading is never final because cholesterol can change from
day to day and in response to several factors, such as weight loss, illness or stress.
Cholesterol is a risk factor that can be controlled. Many studies show that
cholesterol is a risk factor that may be lowered by exercise and diet. Other risk
factors that you can control include high blood pressure, smoking, being over-
weight and lack of exercise.
Any decisions about your risk factors for heart disease should not be made until
you have consulted with your Lloydspharmacist or doctor.
If your cholesterol reading is high, your local Lloydspharmacist will be able to test
your HDL Cholesterol level. It is possible to have a high Total Cholesterol reading and
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