Unfortunately, high cholesterol doesn't cause symptoms. In later stages of atherosclerosis, though, you may suffer angina -- severe chest pain from lack of blood flow to the heart. If an artery gets totally blocked, a heart attack results. Low-density lipoproteins (LDL). 2  This is the bad cholesterol, the main cause of plaque build-up, which increases your risk for heart disease. 3  In general, the lower the number, the better. 4  But LDL cholesterol is only one part of a larger equation that measures a personâs overall risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Depending on the species, catfish can live from eight to 20 years though the Mekong giant catfish lives more than 60 years. Almost 3,000 species of catfish have been catalogued throughout the world, but it is thought that as many as 4,500 exist. Continue Reading
White spots extend on to the fins, giving them a very attractive pattern. 1  Size of fish-inches: 5.9 inches (15.01 cm) - They can reach almost 6 (15 cm), but are usually a bit smaller in the aquarium. 2  Lifespan: 4 years-The average lifespan is 4 - 6 years, but with proper care they can live longer.hey will be able to breed at about 3 inches (7.5 cm). They have an average lifespan of 4 to 6 years, but can live longer with good care. The body color is a pretty gold tone with a deeper toned striped patterning along the back. The two dark spots seen on the Three-spot Gourami are absent.