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Managing your blood pressure and cholesterol is a part of taking care of your heart’s health. That’s because high blood pressure and cholesterol bring a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. Knowing if there’s an issue is a first step to taking control.Blood pressure is easy to measure with an inflatable cuff around your arm and adults should have it checked. Your doctor or other health providers likely check it anytime you go in for a visit.
Don’t take a reading within 30 minutes of exercise. To prepare for a reading, empty your bladder and sit quietly for at least 5 minutes.Sit up straight.Check the time. It’s a good idea to start testing early. Young adults should have their cholesterol checked at least once by age 21. After that, adults should have a cholesterol check at least once every 4-6 years.A family history of heart disease or high cholesterolYou can buy cholesterol test kits to check your levels at home. Some of them give accurate readings. But it depends on the kit and how well you follow the directions.
An at-home kit might be useful if your doctor suggests keeping tabs on cholesterol between visits. But for the most part, it’s probably best to leave cholesterol testing to the experts.If you’ve had your blood pressure or cholesterol checked at the doctor’s office, your health care providers can help you to understand the results. They’ll also consider the results in the context of any other potential risk factors you may have.A normal total cholesterol reading is less than 200 mg/dL.
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