Physical Symptoms Of High Cholesterol
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Risk Factors
Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Americans adults. It affects an estimated 4.5 million Americans and 8 million more people worldwide. Age is the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The number of cases of Alzheimer's disease doubles every 5 years in people over 65. By age 85, almost half of all people are afflicted. People with the disease survive, on average, half as long as similarly aged ...
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Symptoms of High Cholesterol
There are no warning signs for high LDL cholesterol levels. When symptoms finally occur, they usually take the form of angina or heart attack in response to the buildup of atherosclerotic... Read more »Cholesterol: Stroke, Brain Function
Cholesterol's Effect on the BrainHigh Cholesterol and StrokeHaving adequate levels of HDL may be the most important lipid-related factor for preventing ischemic stroke, a type of stroke caused by... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms
...irritability, a slight decrease in attention span, worsened memory, and slower thinking.Other common physical symptoms include a decreased sense of smell, plugged ears, sinus headache, postnasal... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Risk Factors
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...normal. Patients usually require thyroxine (T4) replacement therapy. They should also be tested for high cholesterol levels and antithyroid antibodies.Levels between 4.5 mU/L and 10 mU/L. Patients... Read more »Images
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