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High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease that is primarily caused by obesity, physical inactivity and an unhealthy diet, especially increases the risk of heart disease and stroke in certain groups which are sensitive to dietary cholesterol. Some other causes of high cholesterol include high intake of foods containing saturated fats and trans-fats (low intake of foods containing healthy, protective fats- polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats- that increases HDL “good” cholesterol in your blood), low intake of foods containing fiber, cholesterol in food (dietary cholesterol), and genetics (your family history may affect your cholesterol level). Eating a variety of foods promotes good heart health, including fruits and vegetables; grain (cereal) foods, mostly wholegrain and high fiber varieties; lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans; and milk, yogurt, cheese and alternatives, mostly reduced fat. Here’s a list of foods high ...

Arteries function as oxygen-rich blood and nutrient carriers from the heart throughout the body. Healthy arteries are smooth and blood passes through them easily, but gradual accumulation of cholesterol, fat, and calcium, called plaque, in the inner walls of the arteries can reduce blood flow, sometimes blocking it altogether. It is vital to understand the signs and symptoms of blocked or clogged arteries as it can lead to hypertension, strokes, or even death. Symptoms of Blocked Arteries : It is the location of the narrowed or blocked artery that determines the symptoms an individual experiences. Unfortunately, most people have no obvious signs as the plaque starts accumulating; however, symptoms may develop, once the artery begins to narrow. Atherosclerosis is the term used to describe the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, this condition can lead to peripheral arterial disease (PAD) , a narrowing of the arteries that supply blood to the legs and arms, which may ...