or stroke.
This is why managing cholesterol is not only about numbers. It is about protecting blood vessels, the heart, and the brain.
Who Should Be Extra Careful?
You should pay extra attention to cholesterol if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking history, obesity, kidney disease, a family history of early heart disease, or a previous heart problem. The American Heart Association explains that people with some health conditions and high cholesterol may be at higher risk for heart events or stroke.
People with a family history of high
