Myth Busted: Is High Cholesterol Only a Problem for Overweight People?

Summary:  Weight isn’t the only factor: Normal-weight individuals who eat well and exercise regularly can still develop elevated cholesterol levels. Hormonal and metabolic influences: Conditions like hypothyroidism and life stages like menopause can impair how the body processes fat and raise cholesterol. Genetics play a major role: Familial hypercholesterolemia is a hereditary condition that causes […]