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Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?

Are cholesterol and blood pressure related?

Yes, they are linked. Cholesterol plaque and calcium cause your arteries to become hard and narrow. This results in the heart pumping blood much harder than usual.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Can high cholesterol cause headaches? If so, how?

The blockage of vessels around the head and near the neck causes headaches and stiffness. This is because blood vessels are clogged by the cholesterol plaque. If this is left unchecked, the blood vessels can rupture and cause a stroke.

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Is high cholesterol a guarantee of high blood pressure?

cholesterol represents the amount of healthy or unhealthy fats in the body. However, it is not always linked with high blood pressure

Last updated on 11 Apr 2023

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Can coconut oil be used for treating high blood pressure?

Few studies suggested that coconut oil supplementation was known to reduce blood pressure.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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How to control my blood pressure and high cholesterol level?

You are recommended to brisk walk daily for atleast 20 mins and consume food which are less in salt and harmful fats.

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Why can't high blood pressure be cured?

There is no cure yet for primary hypertension. That's because scientists are still trying to figure out exactly why some people get primary hypertension.

Last updated on 12 Apr 2023

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