The Long Term Effects Of High Cholesterol You Didn't Know About

Even slightly elevated levels of high cholesterol can have an effect on long-term health. A study published in Circulation found that for every decade spent with high cholesterol, it increases a person’s risk of heart disease by thirty-nine percent. According to lead study author Doctor Ann Marie Navar-Boggan, “The number of years with elevated cholesterol, or 'lipid years,' can affect you in a similar way to the number of 'pack years' you have had as a smoker.” Find out the long-term effects of high cholesterol you likely did not know about now.

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