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I weight over 300 lbs and i have high blood pressure and now i found out that i have a bad cholesterol level of 216. what should i do?
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Obesity/Hypertension: Obesity is well known cause for hypertension and increased cholesterol . 1. Exercise 2. Lose weight 3. Eat healthy. The above should help getting your blood pressure under control and lowering your cholesterol.
Answered 9/16/2015
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Follow the following: Exercise most days of the week (aerobic work), eat fruits and vegetables liberally, limit saturated fats, increase fish and fish oil intake, have fiber with each meal, keep your weight in check, don't smoke at all or drink excessively (one or two drinks weekly). The lower the better on LDL and the higher the better on HDL. You need to lose weight to even begin to correct these issues.
Answered 8/31/2015
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