How High Cholesterol Contributes to Other Medical Conditions

How High Cholesterol Contributes to Other Medical Conditions By Jennifer Moll, PharmD Having high lipid levels - especially when combined with other medical conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure - may increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other medical issues.  Memory Loss and Your Cholesterol  Experiencing a lapse in memory? Studies have shown that having low HDL or high LDL may contribute to memory loss. READ NOW Chronic Stress and Cholesterol  Having chronic stress can lead to a multitude of problems - including high cholesterol. Combine these two conditions together and you could increase your risk of heart disease if not properly controlled.  READ NOW The Dangers of High Cholesterol and Diabetes  Although diabetes is a very manageable condition - it can cause a lot of other medical conditions if your blood glucose levels are not under control. Throw in high cholesterol, and the combination could have dire consequences. READ NOW High Cholesterol and Your Stroke Risk  Some studies suggest that having high cholesterol levels may increase your risk of having a stroke.  READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE NEXT Understanding Lung Cancer Understanding Plaque Psoriasis Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis Understanding Type 2 Diabetes 4 Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Children Understanding Insomnia AN ABOUT.COM BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.