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  Unmasking Dyslipidemia: Understanding the Silent Threat to Heart Health In today’s busy world, many people live unaware of a silent condition developing inside their bodies — dyslipidemia . It doesn’t cause pain, and it rarely shows symptoms early on. Yet, it can quietly damage the heart and blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases . Understanding dyslipidemia is the first step toward living longer and healthier. Let’s explore what it is, what causes it, and how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent it. What is Dyslipidemia? Dyslipidemia is a medical condition where there is an abnormal level of fats (lipids) in the blood. These lipids include: LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – known as “bad cholesterol,” which can build up in arteries. HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein) – the “good cholesterol,” which helps remove bad fats from the bloodstream. Triglycerides – another type of fat that can increase heart risk w...

🫀 The Silent Threat  How High Cholesterol Destroys Your Health from Within? Cholesterol, a waxy substance, flows in your bloodstream—too much can clog arteries and lead to serious heart problems 🧬 What Is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of your body. It plays a key role in producing hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. However, too much of the wrong type —especially LDL or "bad" cholesterol—can lead to life-threatening conditions . 🧪 Types of Cholesterol: The Good vs. The Bad LDL (bad cholesterol) builds up in arteries, while HDL (good cholesterol) helps remove it—know the difference to protect your heart Understanding the types of cholesterol helps you take control of your heart health: 🟥 LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) – “The Bad Cholesterol” LDL carries cholesterol to your arteries. When there’s too much, it sticks to artery walls and forms plaque , narrowing the vessels and reducing blood flow. High le...

  Understanding Cholesterol   My Journey Toward Better Health Hi, it’s me, again! Let’s have an honest chat about cholesterol . A while back, I had my cholesterol checked, and it made me think deeply about how important this small yet impactful health marker is. Whether you’re trying to learn more or just stumbled here out of curiosity, I’m happy you’re here. Let’s figure out cholesterol together—what it is, why it matters, and how we can manage it. What Is Cholesterol and Why Should We Care? Cholesterol is that waxy substance in our blood that we often hear about but don’t fully understand. Did you know we need cholesterol to build healthy cells? However, too much can harm us, leading to heart disease and other complications. I learned that understanding this balance is the first step toward better health. Understanding cholesterol's impact on artery health is crucial What Causes High Cholesterol? From my research and discussions with experts, these are the most common cause...