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What is non-HDL cholesterol?

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Understand safe levels of non-HDL cholesterol and why it's vital for your heart health.

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What do lipids tell us in a blood test?

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Get the facts on cholesterol and lipid profile blood tests. Discover what your results mean and how they affect your health.

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What is normal blood pressure by age?

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Discover how your age affects your blood pressure. Find out the normal range of blood pressure by age to maintain good health and prevent disease.

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Risk factors for cardiovascular disease

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There is no one cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but there are several factors that increase your risk – some that can be changed, and some that cannot.

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High blood pressure: definition, causes and symptoms

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High blood pressure (hypertension) is cause for concern as it can damage the arteries over the long term and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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Understanding what is high cholesterol: signs & symptoms

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High cholesterol levels can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Obstructive sleep apnoea: causes and symptoms

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Obstructive sleep apnoea (apnea) is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

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Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle

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Lifestyles have become more sedentary, and this inactivity can negatively impact health.

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Does alcohol increase blood pressure?

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Discover the link between alcohol and high blood pressure. Explore the effects of alcohol on the body and learn how to manage your blood pressure for better health.

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Smoking and heart disease

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Smoking is a major risk factor for many chronic diseases and reduces health in general.

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Obesity and overweight

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Obesity and being overweight is a condition where a person carries excessive body fat that presents a risk to health.

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