Cholesterol stories
Cholesterol is not just about what you eat.
You can be fit and still have high cholesterol.
You know I actually thought that high cholesterol was generally only a problem for people who were overweight or who didn't do any exercise.
I didn't realise that some people are more prone to high cholesterol or that high cholesterol can be hereditary. And I was certainly surprised to find out that as many as 1 in 2 Australians over 25 have high cholesterol.
And it's not as though high cholesterol isn't serious. It can actually increase your risk of things like heart attack or even stroke.
Even if you exercise and eat well, the only way to really know if you have high cholesterol or not is to discuss a cholesterol test with your doctor... I'll certainly be doing it.
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These stories have been specifically developed to highlight how cholesterol may relate to you and your personal circumstances. The stories are a fictional depiction based on everyday cholesterol experiences and attitudes.