Horace: In the midst of hopes and cares, of apprehensions and of disquietude, regard every day that dawns upon you as if it was to be your last then super-added hours, to the enjoyment of which you had not looked forward, will prove an acceptable boon.
High cholesterol, also called hypercholesteremia, puts men at greater risk for heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral artery disease. For many men, the risk from high cholesterol starts in their 20s and increases with age. High cholesterol tends to run in families, so obviously genes play a role.
What are the healthy and bad cholesterol levels for men and women. A lipid test generally determines 4 distinct numbers: Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. Cholesterol being a fat, it is not soluble in water. So it cannot circulate freely in the blood. But, the fact is that nature has devised a way to make water soluble cholesterol, and transport it through the blood.