high cholesterol

noun

: too much cholesterol in one's blood
My doctor told me that high cholesterol can lead to serious medical problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

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Certain groups face a higher risk of cardiopulmonary arrest — including older people, males, and people who have other cardiovascular risk factors, such as high cholesterol, blood pressure and diabetes. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Overnight Oats Overnight oats are easy to prepare and high in a kind of soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which may lower heart disease risk factors like high cholesterol and blood pressure. Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 Oct. 2025 Ultimately, being aware of the risk that high cholesterol can pose during and after pregnancy, embracing heart-healthy habits throughout, and following up postpartum can make the difference between experiencing a heart event and evading one. Erica Sloan, SELF, 17 Oct. 2025 Your Heart Health Might Benefit In one study, participants with high cholesterol and triglyceride levels were given 16 ounces (2 cups) of fresh carrot juice daily for three months. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high cholesterol

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“High cholesterol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20cholesterol. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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